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 us. Opportunities exist during term time as a: 

• Volunteer in school during playtime
• Volunteer at Breakfast and after school 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.