Playworker Wrap Around Care
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pension Contributions and Free Childcare |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Corby, Northamptonshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Corby Sport Dimensions Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DWP0001 |
Summary
About the Role
Athena Activities are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Playworker to join our wraparound care team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in childcare or education who is passionate about supporting children in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment.
There is also the opportunity to increase hours during school holidays, with full-time hours (up to 30 per week) available during our holiday activity camps.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care and supervision for children in a breakfast club, after-school club and holiday activity camp setting.
Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel supported and valued.
Plan and deliver engaging, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities.
Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues.
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies at all times.
Support the smooth day-to-day running of the provision.
Required (essential):
A Level 3 childcare or teaching qualification.
Experience working with children in a play, childcare, school, or wraparound setting.
A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Desirable:
Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
Paediatric First Aid qualification
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Full UK driving licence
Safeguarding Commitment
Corby Sport Dimensions Ltd, trading as Athena Activities, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references, in line with Department for Education guidance.
Why Work for Athena Activities?
Free Childcare.
Supportive and values-led organisation.
Opportunity to increase hours during school holidays.
Positive, child-centred working environment.
Chance to make a real difference to children and families in your community.
Athena Activities are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Playworker to join our wraparound care team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in childcare or education who is passionate about supporting children in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment.
There is also the opportunity to increase hours during school holidays, with full-time hours (up to 30 per week) available during our holiday activity camps.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality care and supervision for children in a breakfast club, after-school club and holiday activity camp setting.
Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel supported and valued.
Plan and deliver engaging, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities.
Support children’s social, emotional, and physical development.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, school staff, and colleagues.
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies at all times.
Support the smooth day-to-day running of the provision.
Required (essential):
A Level 3 childcare or teaching qualification.
Experience working with children in a play, childcare, school, or wraparound setting.
A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
A strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Desirable:
Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
Paediatric First Aid qualification
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Full UK driving licence
Safeguarding Commitment
Corby Sport Dimensions Ltd, trading as Athena Activities, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references, in line with Department for Education guidance.
Why Work for Athena Activities?
Free Childcare.
Supportive and values-led organisation.
Opportunity to increase hours during school holidays.
Positive, child-centred working environment.
Chance to make a real difference to children and families in your community.
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