Halton Play Children's Services

Halton Play Children's Services We offer open access playschemes during school holidays in Widnes and Runcorn, available to 5-12 year olds.

Halton Play Children's Services offer a wide range of play opportunities for children aged 5 to 18, including open access playschemes for 5 to 12 year olds during school holidays, along with projects to support Disabled Children all year round. There are also projects which offer support afterschool and on Saturday to provide social and leisure activities for disabled children and young people aged 8 to 18 all year round

Widnes Over 8's Saturday Group had lots of fun making their chocolatey goodies for Easter.
08/04/2026

Widnes Over 8's Saturday Group had lots of fun making their chocolatey goodies for Easter.

Widnes Saturday Clubs have had a busy March with lots of celebrations & festivals, Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, Valent...
08/04/2026

Widnes Saturday Clubs have had a busy March with lots of celebrations & festivals, Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, Valentines Day & Red Nose Day.

Fun filled March for the Runcorn Under 8's Group.
08/04/2026

Fun filled March for the Runcorn Under 8's Group.

Runcorn Under 8's had a cracking Easter Play Session with eggs to round it off.
08/04/2026

Runcorn Under 8's had a cracking Easter Play Session with eggs to round it off.

A good start to the year for our Widnes over 8's club making calendars, learning braille with biscuits and create their ...
26/02/2026

A good start to the year for our Widnes over 8's club making calendars, learning braille with biscuits and create their own sensory bottles for Mindfulness Day.

Our Under 8's Runcorn Saturday Club have a had a fun February, baking with love, flipping pancakes & much more!
26/02/2026

Our Under 8's Runcorn Saturday Club have a had a fun February, baking with love, flipping pancakes & much more!

Job post summaryDate posted: 11 February 2026Pay: £12.88 per hourJob Description:We have a Play Worker (SEN) role based ...
13/02/2026

Job post summary
Date posted: 11 February 2026
Pay: £12.88 per hour
Job Description:
We have a Play Worker (SEN) role based in either Runcorn or Widnes in our Saturday Short Breaks Service. The hours of work are 9.45 - 4pm (half hour lunch unpaid), 5.75 hours per Saturday for 50 weeks per year (no clubs 2 weeks of Christmas Holidays)
To be responsible for the one to one support and care, including all personal needs of children and young people (aged 4-18 years) with additional needs accessing the service. To enable full engagement in all activities. To support the Play Leader in the planning and delivery of the service and service activities and to support the Play Leader in ensuring the safety and well being of the children and young people attending the scheme.
To encourage and support children to participate in the activities and to respond to their needs.
To, on a one to one basis, support children with individual needs to access the service and to participate in service activities.
To ensure that they are fully aware of the individual needs (as indicated in the ‘care plan’) of children supported on a ‘one to one’ basis and to support the health and welfare and personal care needs of children.
Qualifications
Level 2 Qualification in childcare (or equivalent)
Experience working with children
Strong understanding of early childhood education principles
Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with children and parents
Ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual children's needs
Proficiency in English
Summary
As a SEN 1:1 Playworker, you will be instrumental in supporting children with special educational needs through tailored activities and care plans. Your core skills in childcare, early childhood education, and effective communication will enable you to create a nurturing environment that fosters development and learning. With relevant skills in English, you will ensure that each child receives personalised attention and support, making a significant impact on their growth and well-being. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children.
Job Type: Part-time
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/03/2026

Halton Play fun is back at our Under 8's Runcorn Saturday Club, celebrating Chinese New Year with Arts & Crafts and Food...
27/01/2026

Halton Play fun is back at our Under 8's Runcorn Saturday Club, celebrating Chinese New Year with Arts & Crafts and Food!

Some late additions of our Xmas Festivities at our Runcorn Over 8's Club. Find The Candy Cane, Party Food & Presents!
27/01/2026

Some late additions of our Xmas Festivities at our Runcorn Over 8's Club. Find The Candy Cane, Party Food & Presents!

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen,But do you recall,The most famou...
18/12/2025

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen,
But do you recall,
The most famous reindeer of all?
RUDOLPH!
Runcorn Under 8's had a ball at their Christmas Party with Rudolph & Santa. Thankyou to Cash for Kids Liverpool & North Wales for their kind donations.

It's SANTA!! Our Widnes Clubs had a blast at their Christmas Parties. Thankyou to Cash for Kids Liverpool & North Wales ...
17/12/2025

It's SANTA!! Our Widnes Clubs had a blast at their Christmas Parties. Thankyou to Cash for Kids Liverpool & North Wales for their kid donation of gifts.

Address

10 Mersey Road
Runcorn
WA71DF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

01928 574087

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