Playworker Apprentice

Support children and young people’s freely chosen, self-directed play by
enhancing the play using appropriate intervention style. Foster children
and young people’s development in line with their culture, age and stage
of development.
● Build playful relationships with children, recognising professional
boundaries.
● Provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible setting for all children and
young people, taking into consideration any additional requirements
they may have.
● Observe children and young people playing, including how they interact
with different environments, other children and young people and staff.
Keep reflective records to inform future planning.
● Reflect individually and as part of a team to improve Playwork practice.
● Advocate for all children and young people’s right to play when liaising
with parents, carer givers, colleagues, local residents and other
professionals.
● Facilitate the creation of inspiring play spaces with opportunities to
include a range of loose parts which foster and stimulate children and
young people’s imagination, and build an understanding of sustainable
attitudes.
● Contribute to the process of risk-benefit assessment in children and
young people’s play.
● Choose intervention styles that support children and young people,
responding to their behaviour and extending their play.
● Build and maintain a professional relationship with parents and
caregivers in relation to their children’s experiences in the Playwork
setting/local community.
● Assist in regular health and safety checks and the maintenance of
equipment, resources, play structures, identifying and reporting any
issues.
● Respond calmly to any accidents or emergencies that may occur during a
Playwork session and record appropriately.
● Work in line with safeguarding policies and procedures to prevent and
protect all children from harm.
● Contribute to appropriate administration and financial record keeping in
relation to the play setting.