Play Worker Part Time

Position: Play Worker (Contract, Part Time)
Play Worker

Contract:

Initial 3 months

Hours:

22 hours per week
Rate: £21 per hour (umbrella) (£16 PAYE an hour)

Location:

Adventure Playgrounds across the London Borough of Southwark

About the Role Southwark Council is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Play Worker to support the delivery of high-quality, inclusive play opportunities for children and young people aged 8–15 years (and up to 25 years for young people with SEND) across our Adventure Playgrounds.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of open-access play facilities, delivering engaging play opportunities across all Play Types, and supporting children and young people’s personal, social and emotional development in a safe, welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities
Work directly with children and young people to support their personal development through appropriate programmes of activities, services and facilities.
Support the day-to-day operation of an open-access play facility, ensuring high-quality play opportunities are delivered safely and effectively.
Plan, develop and deliver positive, enjoyable and stimulating activities that meet the needs and interests of children and young people.
Support events and activities and supervise children and young people using play facilities.
Actively involve children and young people through consultation, ensuring their voices inform programmes and service delivery.
Maintain accurate records including registers, contacts, accident books, risk assessments, financial transactions, output data and basic reports.
Organise and/or carry out basic maintenance tasks and support repairs and maintenance works, including the upkeep of adventure play structures in line with health and safety standards.
Support fundraising and income-generation initiatives.
Promote the play service and activities within the local community.
Support and work alongside volunteers and trainees.
Ensure council policies are followed in relation to equality, confidentiality, data protection, risk assessment and health and safety.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, following Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Board procedures.
Participate in training and professional development as required.
Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the role as requested by management.

About You You will be passionate about play and child-centred practice, with the ability to engage positively with children and young people from diverse backgrounds. You will have a good understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusive practice, and be confident working in an open-access play setting.

Why Join Us? This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in your local community, working in dynamic outdoor play environments that support creativity, risk-taking and positive development for children and young people