Play Worker
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Job Summary
1 Month Contract with Local Authority
Summary
- The Playworker is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Holiday Play Scheme ensuring a safe stimulating inclusive and high-quality play environment for children aged 411 years. This role is crucial in meeting the social emotional physical and recreational needs of children while adhering to Ofsted standards safeguarding expectations and Playwork Principles. The position also involves planning activities fostering positive relationships and ensuring the smooth functioning of the service.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe engaging play environment that caters to both individual and group needs of children.
- Support and deliver a variety of play opportunities (indoor & outdoor) that reflect the play curriculum cultural diversity and inclusion for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Observe supervise and engage with children to initiate activities based on their needs and interests.
- Build positive supportive relationships with children to encourage cooperation confidence and independence.
- Work with children in a non-directive child-led manner in line with Playwork Principles.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience in delivering safe stimulating and inclusive play opportunities for children aged 411 years in a multicultural environment.
- Experience in engaging and maintaining positive relationships with parents/carers.
- Experience in maintaining accurate records within a childcare or play setting.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Recognised play qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Playwork or equivalent).
Additional Information
- Monday start
- Bi-weekly payment schedule
- The role closes on 27th March 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The Playworker supports the daytoday running of the Holiday Play Scheme by providing a safe stimulating inclusive and highquality play environment for children aged 411 years. The role ensures childrens social emotional physical and recreational needs are met while maintaining compliance with Ofsted safeguarding expectations and the Playwork Principles
Required Education:
The Playworker supports the daytoday running of the Holiday Play Scheme by providing a safe stimulating inclusive and highquality play environment for children aged 411 years. The role ensures childrens social emotional physical and recreational needs are met while maintaining compliance with Ofsted safeguarding expectations and the Playwork Principles
