Summer Playworker

• 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.

Skills

• To be 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.