Play Support Officer

Post No. POSN004304 - Play Support Officer

Newport Youth and Play Service offers a range of provisions for children and young people aged 5-25 and consists of a talented and enthusiastic team of professional youth and play workers who operate across the city. This set up consists of play and youth clubs, one to one and project work that all provide a wide variety of creative opportunities and experiences that encourage the participation and development of children and young people in communities.

The Youth and Play Service promotes a strong connection between targeted and universal work that ensures there is a consistent offer of support to children and young people when they need it.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Youth and Play Service for a Play Support Officer.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Play Support Officer, where you'll facilitate enriching play experiences for children and young people aged 5-12 in both school and community settings. Your responsibilities will include supporting self-directed play, ensuring safety, preparing resources, and fostering positive relationships with children and colleagues. We're looking for someone with experience of being part of a team, and a proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate programmes effectively with children, young people, and staff. An awareness of local agencies and an understanding of the 'neighbourhood' you'll be working in are also important. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning and well-being through play.

This post is fixed term until 31st March 2026

For further information please Contact Susan Herriot [email protected]

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd