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Active8 Minds Coaching LTD —Havant
- £12.82 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
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Arts & Craft Playworker
Active8 Minds Coaching LTD —Havant
Active8 Minds is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children. Experience working with children in *playwork, childcare or similar environments…
£12.82 an hour
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Sessional Playworker (Children & Young People)
LinkAble Woking (Charity) —Woking
LinkAble is a Woking-based charity supporting children, young people and adults with a learning disability and autistic people to live life to the full.
£8.47 - £14.24 an hour
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Arts & Craft Playworker

Active8 Minds Coaching LTD
Havant

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£12.82 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid training

Qualifications

Childcare
Management
Early childhood education
Experience working with children
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Child safeguarding
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Nursery experience

Full job description

Lead Playworker – Join Our Team at Active8 Minds

If you enjoy supporting children through play, creativity and positive experiences, this role could be a great fit. Active8 Minds is seeking a confident, organised Lead Playworker to help deliver high‑quality sessions that encourage children to learn, explore and have fun.

Role Overview

As a Lead Playworker, you’ll guide a small team and help shape a welcoming, safe and engaging environment for children. You’ll bring energy, reliability and a calm, supportive approach to every session.

Key Responsibilities

Lead activity sessions that are inclusive, enjoyable and well‑prepared.
Support and motivate your team to deliver consistent, high‑quality play experiences.
Maintain a safe environment, ensuring equipment, spaces and activities meet health and safety standards.
Communicate clearly with parents, schools and colleagues to build positive relationships.
Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.
Contribute to a setting where children feel happy, supported and excited to return.

What You’ll Bring

Experience working with children in playwork, childcare or similar environments.
Strong communication skills and a warm, confident manner.
A positive, child‑centred approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging play opportunities.
Relevant qualifications (or willingness to complete training).

Why Work With Active8 Minds?

A role where you can genuinely influence children’s wellbeing and development.
Full induction, paid training and a funded DBS check.
Supportive team culture with safeguarding at the heart of everything we do.
Opportunities to grow your skills and progress within the organisation.

Safeguarding Commitment

Active8 Minds is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children. All staff complete safeguarding training and follow our Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Policy.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter through our Indeed job advert.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a two‑stage interview and full onboarding process.

Pay: £12.82 per hour

Work Location: In person

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