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Play worker

📍 Location
Hackney
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 19, 2026

About the Role

3-month contract role with a local authority Summary This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at achieving better outcomes for children, young people, and families. The position involves delivering a high-quality, effective program of youth and play work in Hackney. The role is crucial in providing opportunities and encouragement for children and young people to engage in activities that enhance their physical and emotional well-being, support their educational attainment, and aid their transition to employment. Responsibilities Create and maintain a safe, creative, and stimulating environment for children's play where every child feels welcome and valued. Contribute to the development and delivery of programs offered by the playground, including after school, weekend, and holiday provisions, in accordance with the Playwork Principles. Collaborate with the play team to develop and maintain an exciting, challenging, and varied play environment that facilitates differ...

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