Playworker

The main duties and responsibilities of the postholder are indicated below, other duties of an appropriate nature and level will also be required

• Ensuring that the programme of activities delivered is interesting, valuable and appropriate to the children using the facilities by providing a variety of play and learning opportunities and identifying and accommodating changing needs.


• Assisting in the provision of a variety of appropriate play opportunities for children and young people some of whom may require special attention and/or will have come from various racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.


• Maximising the learning value of the activities by planning and evaluating activities.


• Check that play conditions conform to the appropriate health and safety standards and are suitable for the group and activity planned. Contribute to the corporate responsibility for continuously checking that the premises, fences, gates, etc are secure, reporting defects promptly to the Extended Services Manager or premises staff.


• In conjunction with the Extended Services Manager, liaise with other play workers to share activities and skills to ensure a range of complementary activities are available across the borough. Support and advise less experienced workers in activities.


• Ensuring the safety and well-being of club users through checking equipment, undertaking first line child protection measures and organising activities appropriate to the users at any given time.


• Ensuring that parents, carers and other visitors are made to feel welcome on visiting the play facility and that they receive appropriate information and advice.


• Contributing to the accountability if the centre through assisting in the maintenance if agreed records including registers, contracts, doctors, accident books, financial transactions etc.


• Lead groups of children in specific sport, game craft and learning activities. Manage behaviours and adapt the activity to meet the needs of groups or individuals. Preparing for activities.


• Evaluate events and activities and contribute to the development of the service including making recommendations for change and development of the activities.


• Supervise children to ensure safe use of equipment and facility without endangering themselves or other users. ▪ Ensure that the Council’s equal opportunities and standards are integrated into all aspects of the service.


• Undertake first line child protection measures, reporting areas of concern to the Centre Manager.


• Publicise the service and special events through assisting in the production of leaflets, posters, and information bulletins.


• Assist in maintaining contacts with teachers, parents and users of play service to increase the uptake of existing services, to design or tailor additional services to resolve problems.


• Contribute to keeping local records appropriate to the service JD and PS Template – October 2015 Page 2 of 4


• At the direction of the Extended Services Manager, support the operation of holiday clubs, including enrolment and operation.


• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Board and the school’s safeguarding policy.


• The post-holder will be based at Albion Primary School

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