Play Workers recruitment agency listing
Playworkers work with young children to provide them with a safe and exciting space in which to have fun, socialise and develop new skills.
Most Playworker vacancies require candidates to have experience of working with young children and possess qualifications with a practical element. It may be possible for prospective Playworkers to secure an apprenticeship. Once in employment, Playworkers receive training on-the-job. They may be expected to work towards a recognised qualification, such as an NVQ in Playwork.
Playworker Employers and Salary Information
Playworkers must be able to build trusting relationships with the children in their care. They should fully understand the needs of children and have an awareness of health and safety issues. Good team work skills and a reasonable level of physical fitness are also essential.
Employers of Playworkers include local authorities, play centres, hospitals and charitable organisations. Vacancies for Playworker jobs are advertised in the press, by individual educational institutions, in specialist publications and through recruitment agencies. While there are some full-time jobs available, most are part-time. All Playworkers are expected to agree to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Salaries for Playworkers start at around £14,000 a year for a full-time staff member with no experience. Trained and experienced Playworkers can earn between up to £22,000 a year, with Senior Managers earning considerably more.
Ella Consultants
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: Glasgow | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Hoop Recruitment
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: Wales and the South West of England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Social Care & Education
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: England, Wales and Outlying Islands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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Top Job Recruitment
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Bamboo Childcare
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Flexible Solutionz Limited
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: North West England | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Vetro Recruitment - Specialist Nursing, Care & Education recruiter
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: Wales and England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Protocol Education
Play Workers - Child Care
Covers: Most areas within the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+