RQ1530770 – Play Worker

Job Description

• Work directly with children and young people to support their personal development by providing appropriate programmes of activities, services, and facilities.

• Support events, activities, and supervise children and young people using play facilities, ensuring that said facilities operate effectively to contribute to the service and departmental objectives.

• Support the development and delivery of a programme of positive, enjoyable, and engaging activities for children and young people.

• Participate in consultations with children and young people to ensure their voices are included in programmes and service activities.

• Maintain records such as user registers, contacts, and accident books. Support the promotion of the service and activities within the locality.

• Support the work of play workers and senior workers.

• Have due regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, following child protection procedures adopted by Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Board and the Service Safeguarding Policy.

• Participate in training and personal development activities relevant to the role to meet statutory and departmental requirements.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to communicate clear instructions.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the role, including light bending, stretching, moving, and carrying equipment.
• Confidence in using computers and the internet.

Working Details

Location: Covering all three adventure playgrounds—Mint Street, Peckham, and Ellen Brown—depending on service requirements.

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, 3 pm to 7 pm; Saturdays, 11 am to 5 pm; 22 hours per week during term time; Half-term, Monday to Friday, 11 am to 5 pm; 30 hours excluding bank holidays.

Compensation and Application

£20.52 per hour.

If interested, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@carringtonblakerecruitment.com.

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