Play Ranger, LB Richmond UPON THAMES & LB Wandsworth

Play Ranger – LB Richmond upon Thames & LB Wandsworth

£38,976 – £47,229 (pro rata for part‑time)

Fixed Term (12 months)

Locations:
Alton Estate, Roehampton;
Winstanley Estate, Battersea

Work evenings and Saturdays

Position:
Play Ranger (3 posts)

Part time – 20 hours per week, with possibility of increasing to 36 hours.

• Facilitate play opportunities for children aged 5‑16 years through community outreach.
• Support implementation of the borough’s Play Strategy and the Young Wandsworth Strategy.
• Advocate children’s right to play and involve families in activity development.
• Deliver inclusive, needs‑led play sessions in parks, hubs, schools and open spaces, focusing on children with disabilities and SEND.
• Collaborate with schools, partners and the Children’s Participation Team to recruit volunteer Play Champions CHAT and align activities subreddit the borough’s strategy and Service Action Plan.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and safeguarding procedures; support the Family Help offer and contribute to team meetings and training.
• Work outdoors throughout the year in varying weather conditions; regular evening, weekend and holiday work is part of the role.

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and commitment to inclusive practice.
• Experience working with children, young people or families in a diverse community.
• Proven ability to engage and empower young people through informal education and structured programmes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, observing the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work independently in an outreach capacity when required.
• Level 2 qualification in Playwork, Youth & Community Work.

Closing Date: 18 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: w/c 19 January 2026

Interview Dates: 4 and 5 February 2026

A short presentation will be part of the interview process.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making recruitment practices as inclusive as possible. We promote equality and diversity and develop a culture that values differences, recognizing that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the council and can improve service delivery.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment to these posts will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.

Benefits include 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.