Playworker – Job description

Roles and responsibilities

To create an inclusive play space that offers access to the elements, the senses, concepts and identity.

To create a varied landscape through the provision of loose parts, risk and challenge To support and extend children's play through responding to play cues and using

intervention styles that enhance play without stopping play Be punctual Be good role models Set up the play space and clean up play space Complete session plans prior to the session Undertake evaluation at end of the session To ensure all paperwork is completed and kept in a safe place – ensure confidentiality of all

data i.e. registration forms (for every child), registers, accident forms, incident forms, risk assessments

Build positive relationships with parents, carers and or guardians Health and Safety

be aware of hazards in the play setting clean up any unnecessary hazards undertake spot checks of number of children and young people on site encourage children and young people to inform playworker when they leave ensure playworker is on the door when children leave (Ynysybwl specifically -road) undertake dynamic risk assessments – continually observe the children and young

people playing, responding to what happens undertake regular fire drills Ensure you know what the policies and procedures are for the play setting

Child protection Be vigilant report any concerns to line manager (Louisa Addiscott) see settings policies and procedures

Team work work as part of a team support each other do your fair share of the not so nice jobs be open and honest