Play Worker – Adventure Playground job at London Full Time

Hackney, Adventure Playground, London

£17.79 (PAYE) / £23.97 per hour (Umbrella)

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you thrive in creative, outdoor environments where no two days are the same?

We are currently recruiting for a Playworker to join a vibrant Adventure Playground service in Hackney, supporting the delivery of high-quality, child-led play opportunities.

The Role

As a Playworker, you will help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive play environment where children aged 6-15 can explore, develop and thrive.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and creative play activities across after-school, weekend and holiday sessions
• Supporting child-led play using a low intervention, high response approach
• Building positive relationships with children, young people and families
• Promoting the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of young people
• Contributing to a varied programme of activities, including off-site trips
• Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring health & safety compliance
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to support young people’s needs
• This is a hands-on, physically active role, working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience delivering open access play or youth activities for children and young people
• A Level 2 Playwork qualification (or equivalent)
• A strong understanding of Playwork Principles and child development
• The ability to engage and build rapport with young people, including those who may be hard to reach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and school holidays

Desirable:

• First Aid or Food Hygiene qualification
• Experience working in an adventure playground or with structure building

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for someone who is:
• Creative, energetic and enthusiastic
• Resilient and adaptable
• Passionate about helping young people reach their potential
• Comfortable working outdoors and in a physically demanding setting

Working Pattern

• Term time: Minimum 22.5 hours per week
• School holidays: Up to 36 hours per week

To Apply:

Get in touch with Jordan Peat, QSW / NQSW Talent Partner –

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.