Playworker

£18,250

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

14 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.78%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Playworkers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 6123

Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities for children in a range of formal and informal settings including play groups, play schemes, free play locations, and in pre- and after-school activities.

Common tasks include:

supervises children’s games and encourages the development of physical, social and language skills;
provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children’s activities;
encourages children’s independence, self-confidence and social interaction;
organises and supervises children on excursions;
organises and supervises children’s activities in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, deals accordingly with injuries and emergencies;
puts away equipment and cleans premises after use;
liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records.

Qualifications

Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although some employers will expect candidates to possess or be working towards a relevant qualification. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at Levels 2 and 3. CRB clearance is mandatory.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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