Play Torbay is a small, independent charity dedicated to providing fun, inclusive and accessible play opportunities for children and young people throughout the year. We believe every child has the right to play and work to create safe, welcoming environments where children of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can enjoy high-quality play experiences.
Our programmes include holiday playground provision, weekly clubs, woodland sessions, community events and inclusive activities designed to support children's wellbeing, confidence, creativity and social development.
Playworker
The playworker will play a key role in delivering Play Torbay's holiday and weekly play programmes, including Indigo's Woodland Hub, Holiday Playground Provision, ASRUS and Mayfield Clubs, as well as a range of community events throughout the year.
Working as part of a supportive team, the playworker will help create stimulating, inclusive and child-centred play environments where children are free to choose, direct and develop their own play. The role involves building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues while ensuring sessions are safe, engaging and enjoyable.
Please apply through our website: https://www.playtorbay.org.uk/playworkervacancy
Deadline for applications in by 5.00pm 14th August 2026
Main Areas of Work
Assist in delivering a safe, high-quality play service that meets the needs of children and young people while complying with statutory requirements, safeguarding responsibilities and recognised good practice.
Help create an inclusive, welcoming play environment where all children and young people feel valued, respected and able to participate, building positive links with the local community.
Place children and young people at the centre of the service by listening to their views, responding to their interests and ensuring they are treated fairly, respectfully and with dignity at all times.
Observe, supervise and support groups of children, facilitating opportunities for freely chosen, self-directed play in accordance with the Playwork Principles.
Develop, maintain and adapt stimulating indoor and outdoor play environments that encourage creativity, challenge, exploration and managed risk, enabling children to shape and influence their own play spaces.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children that promote confidence, independence, resilience, cooperation and positive social interaction.
Maintain awareness of health and safety requirements, including equipment, premises, activities and emergency procedures, taking appropriate action to minimise risk and reporting concerns promptly to the Senior Playworker.
Contribute positively to an effective, supportive and collaborative staff team, working closely with colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations.
Set up, maintain and safely store play equipment, using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment where required.
Attend team meetings, supervision sessions and training to support professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Play Torbay's services.
Work collaboratively with children, families, volunteers and colleagues to develop, sustain and enhance play opportunities, including supporting community initiatives and fundraising activities where appropriate.
Engage with children, parents and carers to gather feedback and ensure services continue to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Complete and maintain accurate records, including accident and incident reports, attendance registers, monitoring forms, fire safety records and other documentation as required.
Maintain confidentiality of all information relating to children, families and colleagues, except where disclosure is required under safeguarding or legal responsibilities.
· Be flexible and willing to work across Play Torbay's various play settings and community projects, undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as reasonably required.
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
