Overview

Position Title: Playworker

Company: City Of Aberdeen

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

Job Description:

To work as part of a team in planning and delivery of effective Out of School Care provision to meet the individual needs of children and their families, ensuring their wellbeing and improving play experiences and outcomes for all service users.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering a high quality Out of School Care service
  • Experience of working directly with school aged children.
  • Experience of planning for and assessing children’s learning and play experiences.
  • Ability to relate to children, parents, carers and other professional colleagues.
  • Managing and maximising resources
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Using a variety of ICT packages including email, internet and Microsoft applications (word and excel)

Requirements:

  • SVQ Level 2 in Playwork, SSCYP or CCLD(SCQF Level 6) or demonstratable equivalent experience & knowledge
  • Registration with Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC)
  • PVG Scheme Membership