A Playworker is someone who:
- Can understand and identify when a child needs their support
- Is able to assist children in making their ideas come true
- Is able to provide endless opportunities
- Is able to release control allowing the child to learn through their experiences
- Has the energy to keep up with a child enthusiasm and demands
- Has the child’s best interests in mind
- Is able to come out of their comfort zone to enable the child to try new experiences
Why become a Playworker?
Becoming a Playworker enables you to make a significant contribution to a child’s development, help them to be independent, learn about life, developing social skills and make friends. Supporting them to gain skills that will enable to meet future challenges in life.
How do I become a Playworker?
Simply contact the childcare and play team. Opportunities exist during term time as a:
- Volunteer in school during playtime
- Volunteer at Breakfast and Afterschool clubs
- Paid employment at after school clubs
And during the school holidays as a:
- Volunteer at one of the Boroughs Open and Closed access playscheme
- Volunteer at one of the other playschems within the Borough
- Paid employment at one of the Boroughs Open and Closed access playscheme
- Paid employment at one of the other holiday playschemes within the Borough
Try before you commit
The best advice is to volunteer at a setting to ensure it is the type of work for you before embarking on part or full time employment.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call Tina Frenett, Play Adviser, on 0118 908 8255 or email: tina.frenett@wokingham.gov.uk
