Play Worker

1-2 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• To work towards the achievement of better outcomes for children, young people, and families by providing a high-quality, effective program of youth and play work for children and young people in Hackney. The role involves giving children and young people opportunities and encouragement to get involved in activities that complement and enhance their physical and emotional well-being, and support their educational attainment and transition to employment.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Create and maintain a safe, creative, and stimulating environment for children’s play, ensuring that every child feels welcome and important.
  
• Contribute to the development and delivery of programs offered by the playground, including after school, weekend, and holiday provision in accordance with the Playwork Principles.
  
• Work with the play team to develop and maintain an exciting, challenging, and varied play environment that facilitates different play types and allows children to continually change and adapt the play space.
  
• Contribute to the development of a varied program of term time and holiday play activities, including onsite and offsite play activities such as residential trips.
  
• Attend and participate in team meetings and actively contribute to the development of the playground.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience of delivering open access play activities for children and young people aged 6 to 15.
  
• Experience and understanding of the Playwork Principles, the different play types, and principles behind adventure playwork.
  

Essential Qualification Required

• Recognized play qualification at a minimum level 2.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: Term time: Minimum 22.5 hours per week; School holidays: Full time - 36 hours per week.
  
• DBS is required.
  
• The role closes on 22nd Aug 2025, apply ASAP.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience of delivering open access play activities for children and young people aged 6 to 15.
  
• Experience and understanding of the Playwork Principles, the different play types, and principles behind adventure playwork.
  
• Recognized play qualification at a minimum level 2.
  
• DBS clearance.