Salary for playworker

Average salary

1800 £

Basic salary 1000 £
Maximum Wage 2500 £
1000 £
Lowest
1750 £
Average
2500 £
Highest

playworker - How much money do you make working at this position?

The average salary for the playworker position is 1800 £

Similar positions

social services manager 5900 £
equalities officer 3300 £
substance misuse outreach worker 2600 £
victim care officer 1900 £
school crossing patrol 1800 £
child protection officer 5100 £
welfare rights officer 2200 £
support worker job 1800 £
criminologist 1400 £
neighbourhood warden 2900 £
community development worker 2400 £
relief support worker 1700 £
care and support workers 1800 £
senior care & support worker 2000 £
childminder 2100 £
communication support worker 2500 £
supported living manager 2600 £
female care & support worker 1800 £
social work assistant 2800 £
qualified social worker 4500 £
Companies with the highest earnings in position Playworker
4093 £
2529 £
2080 £
1973 £
1920 £
1920 £
1920 £
YOUTH OPTIONS
Based on 2 job offers
 1920 £
1920 £
1906 £

Salary in companies

CLARENDON ROAD 4093 £
1000 £ 4093 £
SANZA TEACHING AGENCY 2529 £
1000 £ 4093 £
LOVE RECRUITMENT 2080 £
1000 £ 4093 £
JUNIOR ADVENTURES GROUP UK SERVICES 1973 £
1000 £ 4093 £
SEVEN RESOURCING 1920 £
1000 £ 4093 £
SMILEYS CHILDCARE AGENCY 1920 £
1000 £ 4093 £
VALE OF GLAMORGAN BREWERY 1920 £
1000 £ 4093 £
YOUTH OPTIONS 1920 £
1000 £ 4093 £
LEARNING GROUP 1920 £
1000 £ 4093 £
SKILLFRAME 1906 £
1000 £ 4093 £

Comment on the job position of playworker

Requirements

  • experience of managing a team of playworkers
  • strong knowledge of child development and play theory
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to work collaboratively with school staff and parents
  • understanding of health and safety requirements and safeguarding procedures
  • A commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people
  • first aid and safeguarding training
  • enhanced DBS check and references
  • recognised Level 3 childcare qualification
  • level 2 food hygiene
  • driving Licence
  • globally we operate in over 1000 settings across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and England
  • we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care and so all our team members require an enhanced DBS check
  • join our worldwide network of colleagues on our mission to build brighter futures for children across the globe
  • compliance: Up to date enhanced DBS on the update service, Right to work in the UK
  • hours: 37 hours a week
  • travel: Full UK driving license with access to a car
  • childcare: 1 year
  • first Aid
  • food Safety

Responsibility

  • ensuring that the club is accountable through the maintenance of agreed records including registers, contacts, doctors, accident books, financial transactions etc
  • operating as the lead officer at the club including making recommendations for change and development to the service
  • supervise Playworkers at the club. Responsibility will include involvement in selection, discipline, training and development of staff and ensuring as far as possible a range of sport, game and craft skills
  • developing planned programmes of activities for term and holiday times, varying these to suit the age and preferences of users
  • ensuring that the programme of activities is interesting to the children and young people using the facilities by developing, planning, costing and leading appropriate on site activities and identifying and accommodating changes needs
  • ensuring the safety and well being of centre users through checking and maintaining play equipment, undertaking first line child protection measures and undertaking activities appropriate to the users at any given time
  • where this includes off site visits, obtaining the appropriate consent documentation and identifying special medical or other needs
  • taking a lead role in the implementation and monitoring of new initiatives ensuring that where necessary staff are availed of the necessary up skilling to enable the service to adapt to change and function efficiently
  • monitoring the play equipment to ensure the appropriate health and safety standards in terms of construction, repair and suitability for the users
  • liaising with other play work staff to share activities and skills and widen the range of activities available to the club
  • ensure that the activities are suitable for children who may need special attention and/or come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds
  • follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies, including signing in and out processes
  • provide refreshments for the children
  • plan and execute structured and exciting activities that encourage maximum participation, such as multi-sports, games, arts and crafts, structured play, and more ensuring they are age-appropriate
  • ensure all activities are age and skill-appropriate while prioritizing safety, including the proper use of equipment and space
  • follow all Health and Safety protocols and policies and keep all relevant documentation, including accident and incident forms, up to date and completed as needed
  • ensure proper sign-in and sign-out processes and procedures are followed for all children in our care
  • job Reference: SCH00755
  • being responsible for setting up the room, including moving furniture, and tidying the club rooms at the end of the day

Current offers for the position

YOUTH OPTIONS
Playworker

You will be part of a staff and volunteer team that will plan and deliver structured and non structured activities within our Ofsted registered Clubs for…

Andover

LEARN AND PLAY - TINEY
Playworker for after school and holiday club

Smartkidz play and learn are looking for an enthusiastic and creative member of staff who enjoys working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 years old to…

Girton

LEARNING GROUP
Wrap Around School Club Playworker

Preparing and serving snacks/refreshments to the children ensuring that hygiene, health and safety measures are met. Administering first aid as appropriate.

London

LOVE RECRUITMENT
Playworker / Childcare Assistant

You will need to be able to adapt your skills and experience to work with different age ranges throughout a session and be able to confidently build and…

Northampton

VALE OF GLAMORGAN BREWERY
Playworker - Evenlode Primary School

Working as part of a team you will be involved in the planning and delivery of fun and creative play opportunities for children aged 4yrs to 11 yrs.

Barry

KIDS CLUB
Childcare Playworker BOURN

Support children’s play needs by either joining in or supervising in an unobtrusive manner. Ability to drive (with a full clear driving license) would be an…

Cambridge

KIDS CLUB
Childcare Playworker - £12 per hour HISTON

_*- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Support children’s play needs by either joining in or…

Histon