Playworker Current Vacancies

2008-06-03:

Playworkers work with school aged children in out-of-school settings.
These may include breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, playbuses, holiday playschemes, play centres, youth groups and adventure playgrounds.

Different playwork settings are run in Playworkers offer a range of activities and provide children with a safe place to play, socialise, try out new things or just spend quiet time.

They are responsible for health and safety, and must ensure safety procedures are followed, but should also encourage children will give first aid if needed.
Playworkers might find themselves involved in creative activities, games, drama, cooking, taking children on outings.

Playworkers may work full-time or part-time. during school holidays.
Playwork takes place in various settings including adventure playgrounds, schools, community centres, parks or church halls, or on a play bus or custom-built van.

Playworkers are employed by local authorities, voluntary organisations or private companies. are part-time. of opportunities for children's play, care and education.
Experienced playworkers can progress to supervisory or management roles.

With the right qualifications they could specialise in play development, play training, or play therapy.
Playworkers may be able to work abroad, especially with holiday companies.

Experienced playworkers earn between 11,800 and 16,500. Senior staff can earn around 19,000. (Permalink)