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  • Volunteer Playworker
    with Nurture Steps

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO102106 - Created/last updated: 17/01/2025



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    About this opportunity:Join Nurture Steps as a Volunteer Playworker to support children with additional needs and their families through 1-to-1 Early Intervention and Step into Play sessions. You'll build positive relationships, track progress through session notes, and support to prepare engaging resources to foster skill development.

    Ideal candidates have at least one year of experience working with children, a passion for Early Intervention, and a strong interest in psychology or additional support needs. You should be organised, reliable, and enthusiastic, with excellent social-emotional and communication skills. Residing in or near Fife or Dundee is essential.

    Whilst they understand that you may have other commitments, they would ideally be looking for their volunteers to commit 3+ hours weekly in person, plus an online group session.

    Full training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided.

    Takes place:
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    Minimum age:21
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Full training, supervision, and ongoing support will be provided. All volunteers will receive an induction into Nurture Steps, where all appropriate Policies and Procedures will be shared.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Volunteers will be required to complete a Volunteer Expense Claim form on a weekly basis. Mileage will be calculated and reimbursed at a rate of 45p per mile. Public transport will also be reimbursed.

    Experience required:They are looking for volunteers with experience of supporting children and families and with an interest in Early Intervention, Additional Support Needs and Psychology.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; Interview; PVG membership required

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsNurture Steps Ltd. - Office 2, Westport Business Centre, 1 Old School Road Cupar, KY15 4EZ

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

    What Now?

    To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form:

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