Play Worker
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | 1 Tigers Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, Fosse Way Prison. LE18 4TN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | POPS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | pwfoss |
Summary
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The purpose of the post is to work as part of a team to the wider POPS’ staff team, to ensure that children visiting enjoy a wide range of play activities and experiences on prison visit sessions and family day events. The post holder will oversee play area within the prison visit room hall, providing a range of play activities for 2-5 yr olds who are visiting the establishment. In addition, the post holder will prepare a range of tabletop activities for older children to engage in with the person they are visiting.
TASKS
Ensure age-appropriate play activities are available and supervised on all prison visit sessions and additional family day/ special visit events.
Arrange and implement a programme of varied play activities, considering the needs and ages of the children visiting the prison.
Ensure that all play activities are fully planned and set out before children access the play area.
Maintain hygiene of equipment through regular cleaning
Work on a rota/shift basis, including weekends and bank holidays.
Comply with POPS and Prison Policy and Procedures, including Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements.
Attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
Participate in training, relevant to the post as required.
The purpose of the post is to work as part of a team to the wider POPS’ staff team, to ensure that children visiting enjoy a wide range of play activities and experiences on prison visit sessions and family day events. The post holder will oversee play area within the prison visit room hall, providing a range of play activities for 2-5 yr olds who are visiting the establishment. In addition, the post holder will prepare a range of tabletop activities for older children to engage in with the person they are visiting.
TASKS
Ensure age-appropriate play activities are available and supervised on all prison visit sessions and additional family day/ special visit events.
Arrange and implement a programme of varied play activities, considering the needs and ages of the children visiting the prison.
Ensure that all play activities are fully planned and set out before children access the play area.
Maintain hygiene of equipment through regular cleaning
Work on a rota/shift basis, including weekends and bank holidays.
Comply with POPS and Prison Policy and Procedures, including Health & Safety and Safeguarding requirements.
Attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
Participate in training, relevant to the post as required.
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