Job Opportunity – Assistant Play Scheme Worker at Caldmore Community Garden

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced assistant play scheme worker:

Assistant Play Scheme Worker

Hours: 

7 hours per day, 6 days a week during June and October half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (9 weeks in a year).

Salary: £12 per hour

Start date: 25th March 2024 (until the end of December 2024).

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

Applicants must have experience of working with 8 – 12 year olds in a play environment.

All posts are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The closing date for applications is: 4th March 2024 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place on Monday 11th March 2024.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Thursday 7th March.

The post is funded by Children in Need.

Job Opportunity – Assistant Community Development Worker

Employer: Caldmore Village Festival Ltd

Job Title: Caldmore Community Garden Assistant Community Development Worker

Contract Type: 2 years with potential extension subject to funding.

Start Date: February 2022 (subject to references and DBS checks)

Salary: £24,000 per annum plus employer contribution pension

Closing Date For Applications: Noon on 5th January 2022.

Interviews to take place on Wednesday 19th January 2022.

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd (CVF) is seeking to appoint a dynamic Assistant Community Development Worker to work alongside our Caldmore Community Garden Project Manager and team of volunteers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join CVF at an exciting time. You will be a motivated self-starter who is able to use initiative and have experience in administrative work. This post is a 2 year fixed term contract.

Key roles include:

  • To support the work of Project Manager and other team members and volunteers at Caldmore Community Garden.
  • To provide administrative support to Project Manager and Management Committee.
  • To promote the work of Caldmore Community Garden and House by communicating with the public via phone, social media, newsletters, etc.
  • To ensure that the Garden responds to the needs and demands of the diverse local community.
  • To work with the staff team and Management Committee to:
    • Plan and implement a programme of events, activities and learning opportunities associated with the Garden and House.
    • Build on existing and identify new areas of development work.
    • Recruit and support Garden’s volunteers.

You will:

  • Have previous experience in a community orientated role.
  • Be an active team member in relation to projects and events.
  • Have flexible working which includes working some evenings and weekends.
  • Report to Project Manager and CVF Management Committee.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job Description and Person Specification (attached)

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable to be considered for the role to: caldmoregarden@gmail.com

All candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted by January 12th 2022 by email.

Job Opportunity: Lead Holiday Play Scheme Worker at Caldmore Community Garden

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced play scheme lead worker:

Lead Play Scheme Worker

Hours: 

7 hours per day, 6 days a week during three half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (10 weeks in a year).

Salary: £14 per hour

Start date: February 2022 (3 year contract).

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

Ideally applicants will have a relevant Level 3 NVQ or diploma, preferably in Playwork or Youth Work, but we will consider other equivalent qualifications. Applicants must have experience of working with 7 – 13 year olds in a play environment.

Experience of working in a supervisory capacity is essential.

All posts are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.

The closing date for applications is: 5th January 2022 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place on Friday 21st January. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Friday 14th January.

Invited applicants will be asked to prepare a Powerpoint presentation with an example programme of 2 days of holiday play scheme activities.

The post is funded by Children in Need.

Job Opportunity: Holiday Play Scheme Lead Worker at Caldmore Community Garden

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced play scheme lead worker:

Play Scheme Lead Worker

Hours: 

7 hours per day, 6 days a week during three half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (9 weeks in a year).

Salary: £10 per hour

Start date: February 2021 (end: October half-term 2021).

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

Ideally applicants will have a relevant Level 3 NVQ or diploma, preferably in Playwork or Youth Work, but we will consider other equivalent qualifications. Applicants must have experience of working with 7 – 13 year olds in a play environment.

Experience of working in a supervisory capacity is essential.

All posts are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.

The closing date for applications is: 6th January 2021 12.00pm.

Interviews will take place on Saturday 16th January on Zoom. 

Invited applicants will be asked to prepare a Powerpoint presentation with an example programme of 2 days of holiday play scheme activities.

The post is funded by Children in Need.

Job Vacancy – Play Scheme Lead Worker

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd based in Caldmore, Walsall, has the following vacancy for enthusiastic and experienced play scheme worker:

 

Play Scheme Lead Worker

Hours: 7 hours per day, 6 days a week during three half – term holidays, Easter and Summer school holidays (9 weeks in a year plus additional preparation days).

Salary: £10 per hour

Place of work: Caldmore Community Garden, Carless Street, Walsall WS1 3RH.

 

Ideally applicants will have a relevant Level 3 NVQ or diploma, preferably in Playwork. Applicants must have experience of working with 7 – 13 year olds in a play environment.

Experience of working in a supervisory capacity is essential.

All posts are covered by the Childcare Act 2006 and are subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for a regulated activity and reference checks.

 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to Anna Webster at caldmoregarden@gmail.com.

Job Description

The closing date for applications is: 3rdJune 2019, 12.00pm.

 

Caldmore Village Festival Ltd aims to be an equal opportunities employer.