Play Service Jobs and Volunteering Opportunities

Summer jobs with the Play Service

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people to join our summer play provisions across Torfaen. These include playschemes, food and fun camps, activity camps, play and respite sessions and play in the park sessions.

Roles available:

• Site Supervisors – Lead worker on site  (18+)
• Play & Wellbeing Workers (Playworkers)   (18+)
• Support Workers – 1:1 support or group support  (18+)

This is great experience if you’re considering a career in teaching, public services, social work, or working with children and young people.

Apply today and be part of an exciting, fun-filled summer making a real difference!

Apprentice, work placement and training opportunities

We currently work in partnerships with training providers such as ACT and ITEC offering work-based placements and on the job learning. We also host apprenticeship placements. 

Play Awareness Training is available free of charge to be delivered to schools and community groups

Work experience, college and university placements are also available.

For further information, please email torfaenplay@torfaen.gov.uk

Volunteering with the Play Service

The Play Service is currently looking for volunteers aged 16+ to support our summer playschemes. Your role will entail working as part of a team to provide play opportunities.

The Benefits of Volunteering

• Volunteering has a meaningful, positive impact on the community
• Volunteering can develop new interests and hobbies
• Volunteering is a brilliant way to get life experience
• Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life
• Volunteering is ultimately about helping others and having an impact on people’s wellbeing
• Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills
• Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.
• Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organisation skills.
• Volunteering is great to put on your CV or university or college application.

All volunteers are entitled to claim expenses £15 per day towards their food and travel.

All volunteers will be supported to complete training.

All volunteers will be eligible to be provided with a reference of their playscheme experience to support them in future employment and study.

Apply to become a play service volunteer