Salary for playworker

Average salary

1800 £

Basic salary	1000 £
Maximum Wage	2500 £

1000 £
Lowest

1750 £
Average

2500 £
Highest

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The average salary for the playworker position is 1800 £

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CLARENDON ROAD	4093 £	1000 £ 4093 £
SANZA TEACHING AGENCY	2529 £	1000 £ 4093 £
LDN LONDON	2240 £	1000 £ 4093 £
LOVE RECRUITMENT	2080 £	1000 £ 4093 £
THE HAVEN WOLVERHAMPTON	1958 £	1000 £ 4093 £
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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

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
being responsible for setting up the room, including moving furniture, and tidying the club rooms at the end of the day

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