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Playworker

Job Description

Playworker

Location: Shoreditch Adventure Playground/ Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground.

Type: Full-time


About the Role

Service Care Solutions are currently seeking experienced Playworkers to join Hackney Council's team at two Adventure Playgrounds in London. As a Playworker, you will be responsible for delivering open access play activities for children and young people aged 6 to 15. This is a physically demanding role, with work predominantly outdoors on the adventure playground. You will be expected to deliver activities outdoors in all weather conditions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver open access play activities for children and young people aged 6 to 15
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children and young people attending the adventure playground
  • Encourage and support children and young people to engage in play activities
  • Set up and pack away equipment and resources as required
  • Ensure that the adventure playground is clean and tidy at all times

Requirements

  • Experience of delivering open access play activities for children and young people aged 6 to 15, ideally in an adventure playground setting
  • Experience and understanding of the Playwork Principles, the different play types and principles behind adventure playwork
  • A satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level

Working Hours

The role is full-time, with hours varying depending on the time of year. During the Summer Holiday provision, the hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:30. During Term Time, the hours are Tuesday - Friday 15:30 - 19:00 and Saturday 10:30 - 16:30.


How to Apply

If you are interested in this Playworker role, please submit your CV via email to Ashley.Brown@servicecare.org.uk or call the office on 01772 208964 to discuss further.