Summer Playscheme Playworker

**Cyngor Cymuned**

**Penyrheol Trecenydd Energlyn**

**Community Council**

**Summer Playworker Job Description**

**Main tasks**:
To ensure safety and correct supervision of children

To assist in developing and maintaining an environment that is stimulating, challenging and supports a full range of play types

To ensure that the play opportunities provided are open and accessible for ALL children

To make assessments that balance risk and play with reference to age-appropriate behaviour and materials

To help develop an atmosphere, environment and culture that encourages personal and social growth and development

To engage in reflective practice and team meetings where appropriate

To contribute to the maintaining of relevant records about each session, for example: children attending the session, risk assessments, recording accidents and incidents

To attend basic first aid, play and child protection training when required (these will be short courses held prior to playscheme)

To undertake all duties in a manner that promotes equal opportunities

Weather permitting, outdoor activities/games for children, including rambles and visits to local parks etc

To attend weekly excursions, eg to places of interest suitable for children

To agree to a commitment to adhere to the playscheme policies, for example: equal opportunities, straying, special needs, bullying, behaviour and discipline, complaints, confidentiality, child protection

To care for and safeguard Council equipment

To carry out any other duties deemed to be appropriate

**Summer Play Worker**

**Personal Specification**

**Requirement Essential / Desirable 1. Qualifications and Training**

Educated to Level 2 standard in Playwork DesirableEducated to Level 2 in Childcare Desirable**2. Experience**

Experience of working in a play setting DesirableExperience of monitoring and evaluation Desirable**3. Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes**

Knowledge and understanding of Playwork Principles EssentialKnowledge and understanding of Welsh Assembly DesirableGovernment Play Policy and Implementation Plan

Organisational skills DesirableAbility to work on own initiative with mínimal Essential supervision but also to work as part of a team

To communicate effectively with children, parents Essential and other visitors

Ability to remain calm in an emergency, follow Essential instructions and report any concerns

Capacity to maintain good working relationships with Essential other professionals

Interpersonal skills and the ability to relate positively Essential to children and young people

To be able to attend First Aid, Child Protection and EssentialPlay training prior to Playscheme, dates to be confirmed

Practical experience of planning appropriate, Essential stimulating play activities and opportunities for children with a range of abilities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 weeks

**Salary**: £315.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/03/2024
Reference ID: PTE Playworker 2023
Expected start date: 22/07/2024