Summer Playworker Job at Portsmouth City Council (Portsmouth)

Job Description

Portsmouth City Council's Play and Youth Service run six adventure playgrounds in the city. The playgrounds are staffed by playworkers and are free of charge, free for children to come and go as they please and free for children to direct their own play experience. We are looking for dynamic, proactive people to join our teams for the summer holidays, engaging with children, young people and families whilst delivering rich play experiences. You will be required to attend mandatory training prior to starting the role for which you will be paid. Training will take place on Thursday 23rd July, 10am - 4:30pm.

Job Responsibility

Deliver and engage children, young people and families in rich and varied play opportunities
Respond with empathy and perception to the play needs of children and young people
Recognise the responsibility of being a positive role model for young people, and the integrity and professionalism required to do that
Create and contribute to a culture and working practices that recognise, respect and value differences
Implement safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures
Conduct site and equipment inspections to check that they are fit for purpose, and support in maintaining a clean, safe environment, reporting any issues to the playground manager
Observe and reflect on children's play and social interactions, using these reflections to know when and how best to intervene

Requirements

Aged 16 or over
Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt communication consistent with different levels of understanding, culture, background and preferences
An understanding of safeguarding children
A willingness to bring your own interests, skills, experiences and personality to enrich the play opportunities for children and young people
An empathic, inquisitive, and creative approach to engaging and working with children and young people as part of a small team
An ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children, young people and their families whilst maintaining professional boundaries

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