Summer Playworker

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Portsmouth City Council, Southsea, City of Portsmouth

Posted today, 24 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5e1a0aae58704f09af4e1cf25c9c667d

Location ref: Southsea, City of Portsmouth

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.

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.

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/summer-playworker-126740896