• External Advertising End DateExternal Advertising End Date:
    09 Oct 2026
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    09 Oct 2026
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  • Pay, Benefits and SupplementsPay, Benefits and Supplements:
    rate based on role.
  • About The Role

  • Holiday Childcare Workers

    Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Playschemes

    Are you enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about working with children and young people? Tower Hamlets is looking for motivated Holiday Childcare Workers to support the delivery of fun, safe, and engaging holiday childcare programmes during school holiday periods.

    About the Role

    As a Holiday Childcare Worker, you will:

    • Support the delivery of high-quality play and recreational activities.
    • Help create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children and young people.
    • Encourage children's participation, creativity, and development through play.
    • Work as part of a team to provide enjoyable holiday experiences.
    • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and council policies and procedures.

    What We Are Looking For

    We welcome applications from individuals who:

    • Have experience of working with children and young people.
    • Are energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to providing excellent childcare.
    • Have good communication and teamwork skills.
    • Understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
    • Can work flexibly during school holiday periods.

    Why Join Us?

    • Rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives.
    • Friendly and supportive team environment.
    • Valuable experience working within a local authority childcare setting.
    • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

    Safeguarding

    Tower Hamlets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

    Apply Now

    For further information about Tower Hamlets and our services, please visit:

    www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/hcs

    We look forward to hearing from you.

     

  • About Tower Hamlets

  • Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

    Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

    As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

    At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

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