Playworker

Do you believe play is important?

Would you like to be part of improving play for children?

As a playworker in the Children’s Scrapstore Play Team, your main responsibility will be delivery of weekly outreach ‘open access’ play sessions within our play ranger team.

It is a busy and varied role, with much of the work outside, all year round and in all weathers at different locations in the city.

Candidates:

Understanding of and the ability to develop and support health and safety in play environments.
Able to work alone and use initiative to problem solve as well as part of a team.
Awareness of child development and children’s rights.
Awareness of the importance of working in an anti-discriminatory way.
Ability to respond to changing priorities in the team and organisation.
Computer skills using Microsoft office.
Experience of utilising social media tools for promotion.
Practical command of English.
Hold a clean driving licence.

Qualifications and experience required:

Experience of working with children and young people.
Good knowledge of the importance of play in children’s lives.
Playwork experience.
Ability to plan, deliver and reflect on open ended play sessions.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with children, young people, and adults.
Have a working knowledge of safeguarding.

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🔗Playworker – Job Description Oct 2024

🔗Playworker – Person Specification Oct 2024

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