Play Worker

7 days ago

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Tarner Community Project Full time

Based in Brighton


We are looking for an experienced Play Worker or an individual with experience of working with children aged 4-11, preferably in an after school or childcare setting, to join us.

Based in central Brighton, an understanding of play work and the principles of developing a creative, safe environment for children would be an advantage.

The ability to build strong connections with children from a broad range of backgrounds is necessary.

You will also need patience and empathy, to be able to work calmly with children from a broad range of backgrounds.

You will be pro-active, creative, have lots energy and a genuine passion to make a difference to the lives of children.


In return we can offer the following benefits:

  • Childcare
  • Company pension
  • Sick pay

Key duties:

  • Be a pro-active, committed team member, with the aim of maintaining an excellent, professional service at all times.
  • Self-motivated - input into planning and preparation of all activities.
  • Seek opportunities to participate fully in sessions and actively work to support one another to deliver the best service possible.

Work directly with children including:
playing, talking, educating, comforting, listening and setting clear boundaries.

  • Ensure the safe care for the children during ASC and Holiday Projects, including the preparation of food and the administration of first aid where appropriate.
  • Understand and meet children's individual needs including those of children with additional needs or children in need of extra support and consideration.
  • Where required, assist the Children's Project Manager with the day to day administration, record keeping and equipment necessary to run the ASC and Holiday Projects smoothly and professionally.
  • Undertake the safe collection of children from local schools, including liaison with parents, carers and school staff.
  • Be committed to and work within the guidelines and policies set out by the organisation and the ASC and Holiday Projects, including, but not limited to - Health and Safety, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
  • Work with other workers and volunteers as a team to foster a sense of involvement of children and their families and to develop best practice.
  • Undertake appropriate induction and receive ongoing training and guidance, in line with the requirements of your role as defined by your line manager.
  • Be an ambassador for the project - promote the work of Tarner Community Project through interaction with parents, events, local schools and other networks.
  • Work with the Children's Project Manager to abide by any recommendation made by OFSTED in their inspection of the ASC and Holiday Projects.
  • Actively participate in team feedback sessions.
  • Alert The Children's Project Manager the CEO or a senior staff member of any issues regarding safeguarding or child safety immediately.
  • Set and maintain professional boundaries with the children, staff and parents.
  • Receive regular supervisions and annual appraisals from the Children's Project Manager in accordance with the supervision policy and appraisal guidelines.
  • Work within the guidelines of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • Maintain a smart, clean professional appearance at all times, wear branded clothing as provided and ensure hair is tied back when cooking.
  • Hold up to date Food Hygiene certification and enhanced DBS check.
  • Carry out any other responsibilities considered reasonable, as directed by the Children's Project Manager.

Other Information


TCP is continually developing and forward looking, therefore changes in the core duties and responsibilities of the role may be required from time to time.


We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Charity and behave in a way that reflect these.

In keeping with TCP's Equal Opportunities Policy, the post holder is at all times expected to take responsibility for their own actions and develop a working environment of courtesy, fairness and mutual respect.


The post holder will have access to confidential information, which may only be disclosed to parties entitled to receive it.

Information obtained during the course of employment should not be used for any purpose other than intended. Unauthorised disclosure of information is a disciplinary offence.

TCP is a registered charity and also OFSTED registered (classified as Outstanding).

All post holders must have an enhanced DBS check via the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), this means that any spent or unspent criminal convictions will be disclosed under this check.


Project Overview


Tarner Community Project is a charity dedicated to running children and young people's services in the Tarner area of Brighton in partnership with the local community.

Tarner Community Project has established an excellent reputation for delivering exciting projects

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