Do you have a passion for gardening, the outdoors and creativity and enjoy sharing these interests with children and young people?
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Manchester Young Lives are recruiting a Garden Play Worker to enrich our Ofsted registered afterschool play provision for 6–13-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help children connect with nature develop environmental awareness and take pride in creating and caring for a flourishing garden within our Adventure Playground.
We are looking for someone who can facilitate environmental and outdoor play supporting children to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and wellbeing while learning through the hands-on gardening and exploration.
The successful Candidate will:
Develop and support an engaging garden project within our outdoor play space.
Facilitate creative nature-based play and learning activities.
Build positive trusting relationships with Children.
Encourage Team work, responsibility, and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Manchester Young Lives supports children and young people, often from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to learn, develop and connect with their communities. Our work provides safe supportive relationships with committed staff and space to play, explore and let off steam in our outdoor space. xwzovoh
If you enjoy being outside, love gardening, and have a natural ability to engage and inspire children through play, this role could be perfect for you.
This role is at Manchester Young Lives Adventure Playground in Wythenshawe, and includes Monday – Friday play sessions, 3.45-6.15pm, and daytime holiday playschemes.
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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
If so, we would love to hear from you.
Manchester Young Lives are recruiting a Garden Play Worker to enrich our Ofsted registered afterschool play provision for 6–13-year-olds. This is an exciting opportunity to help children connect with nature develop environmental awareness and take pride in creating and caring for a flourishing garden within our Adventure Playground.
We are looking for someone who can facilitate environmental and outdoor play supporting children to build self-confidence, self-esteem, and wellbeing while learning through the hands-on gardening and exploration.
The successful Candidate will:
Develop and support an engaging garden project within our outdoor play space.
Facilitate creative nature-based play and learning activities.
Build positive trusting relationships with Children.
Encourage Team work, responsibility, and enjoyment of the outdoors.
Manchester Young Lives supports children and young people, often from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to learn, develop and connect with their communities. Our work provides safe supportive relationships with committed staff and space to play, explore and let off steam in our outdoor space. xwzovoh
If you enjoy being outside, love gardening, and have a natural ability to engage and inspire children through play, this role could be perfect for you.
This role is at Manchester Young Lives Adventure Playground in Wythenshawe, and includes Monday – Friday play sessions, 3.45-6.15pm, and daytime holiday playschemes.
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