Posted: 17 June
The role
Job Description3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at achieving better outcomes for children, young people, and families. The position involves delivering a high-quality, effective program of youth and play work in Hackney. The role is crucial in providing opportunities and encouragement for children and young people to engage in activities that enhance their physical and emotional well-being, support their educational attainment, and aid their transition to employment.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a safe, creative, and stimulating environment for children's play where every child feels welcome and valued.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of programs offered by the playground, including after school, weekend, and holiday provisions, in accordance with the Playwork Principles.
- Collaborate with the play team to develop and maintain an exciting, challenging, and varied play environment that facilitates different play types and allows children to continually change and adapt the play space.
- Develop a varied program of term-time and holiday play activities, including onsite and offsite play activities (e.g., residential trips).
- Attend and participate in team meetings, actively contributing to the development of the playground.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Experience:
- Delivering open access play activities for children and young people aged 6 to 15.
- Understanding of the Playwork Principles, different play types, and principles behind adventure playwork.
- Qualification:
- Recognized play qualification at a minimum level 2.
- Additional Information:
- Working hours: Term time: Minimum 22.5 hours per week; School holidays: Full time - 36 hours per week.
- DBS is required.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 20th June 2026, apply ASAP.
RequirementsCreate and maintain a safe, creative, and stimulating environment for children’s play where every child feels welcome and is considered important.
