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WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY PLAYGROUND INSPECTIONS
Wandsworth Borough Council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced organisations to express
an interest in being considered for the provision of Children’s Play Facility Annual and Quarterly
Inspection services for a period of three years with a possible further mutually agreed extension for
two years.
The Department of Children’s Services has approximately 54 play facilities, which include play facilities
in children’s nurseries, 1 o’clock centres, specialist settings, adventure playgrounds and parks. In
addition many of the Borough’s schools have outdoor play equipment. The Housing Department has
approximately 122 play facilities which are mostly located on Housing Estates across the Borough
and the Leisure and Amenity Services Department have approximately nine play facilities to include
seven trim trails and two outside gyms based in local parks or commons.
Applications will only be considered from organisations able to demonstrate experience in the
following essential areas of expertise:
ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS
Conducting annual and quarterly inspections that include whether the
i) play facility complies with British and/or EU standards EN1176 and EN1177,
ii) the Disability Discrimination Act and an assessment of r
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LEISURE & SPORT SERVICES
v) immediate identification and notification of any emergency works.
Sports Development Officer
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The annual inspections take place in March each year
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£25,263 - £26,742 PA INCL. (SCALE 5 PAID 6) PLUS PRP
forward in developing a sporting and physical activity culture for everyone
June, September and December.
AND FINAL SALARY PENSION SCHEME
within Wandsworth. Wandsworth is currently the second most active borough
in London, we have a strong partnership with the PCT and we have won
36 HOURS PER WEEK - EVENING AND WEEKEND WORKING
POST INSTALLATION INSPECTIONS
awards for disability sports provision.
WILL BE REQUIRED AND THIS IS SUBJECT TO SEASONAL
property & tenders
VARIATIONS • REF: L3288
Conducting Post installation inspections of newly installed equipmen
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A key member of the Sport and Physical Activity Team, you will be
that involves the information as set out above for annual and quarterly inspection requirements and
responsible for managing and delivering activities designed to increase
also includes the inspection of the depth of any safer surf
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material used and that each items
participation in sport and physical activity by people with disabilities. You will
meets all installation requirements.
£32,211 - £34,707 PA INCL. (GRADE PO2) PLUS PRP AND
support existing opportunities and implement new activities and events to
The estimated annual value of the contract is in the region of
FINAL
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WEEKEND WORKING MAY BE REQUIRED • REF: L3287
2010. The contract will commence on 1st June 2010.
experience of disability sports development work or similar. In addition you
Working across Leisure and Sports Services, you will lead on projects to help
will have a coaching qualification for delivering sessions. Experience of
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of consulting with community groups Co-ordinator (45+)
and partners, writing strategies and monitoring action plans. You will be able
1. Evidence of the company being a member of the Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII)
£25,263 - £26,742 PA INCL. (SCALE 5 PAID 6) PLUS PRP
to work on your own initiative and have excellent communication and
and Association Of Play Inspectors (API). interpersonal skills.
AND FINAL SALARY PENSION SCHEME
2. Evidence that the inspectors have a valid RPII Annual Inspectors Qualification
FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT UNTIL 31 MARCH 2010 -
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the lead in delivering our successful Active Lifestyles 50+ and
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specifically to older people to deliver sessions, and have experience of
including health professionals, leisure and sports facilities and the voluntary
engaging older people in sport and physical activity within a health
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programme. promotion, physical activity or sports development environment. In addition
and business continuity.
You will have an appropriate degree in health, sport or exercise sciences and
you will need experience of applying for external funding, recruiting,
The award of each contract will be based on lowest price.
a background of working in a similar capacity with experience of physical activity
deploying, supervising and training instructors and volunteers. You must be
development and exercise referral. You will also have experience of managing
able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and
Applicants are advised that references will be obtained in writing
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to work under your own initiative. implementation of the Local Area Agreement (LAA) target.
Closing date for the above two posts: Monday, 18 May 2009. Closing date for the above two posts: Tuesday, 26 May 2009.
It is intended to limit the tender list to a maximum of six companies. If more than six companies fulfil
the criteria for selection, those scoring the highest number Woe arf poine committs ted ton o safthe eguarPQQ ding and prevaluation omoting he will be
For informal discussion about these posts contact Claire Reeves,
invited to tender. A performance bond will not be required.
welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults
Sport & Physical Activity Manager on 020 8871 6741.
and expect all staff and volunteers to share this
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Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check. For all teaching
will share in the success of an ‘excellent’ rated authority. In addition,
1) on weekdays between 09.00 and 17.00.
staff a GTC check is also required.
our department’s Investor in People award means we’re committed to
giving you the support you need to make the most of your job.
Application packs are available from www.wandsworth.gov.uk/jobs
If you wish to discuss the contract please contact
and can be completed and returned online. Alternatively, please email
Teresa Constantinou on 020-8871-7792. l&apersonnel@wandsworth.gov.uk or telephone 020 8871 7795
(24 hour answerphone). Please quote the relevant reference number.
G K Jones, Chief Executive and Director of Administration
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Town Hall, Wandsworth, London SW18 2PU
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An Equal Opportunities Employer
visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/jobs
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