Lead Playworker
| Posting date: | 08 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | Havant, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Active8 Minds |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Inspire. Create. Make a Difference.
Do you love working with children and creating fun, engaging activities?
Active8 Minds is looking for a Lead Playworker to join our friendly team and help children learn, grow and play in a safe, exciting environment.
If you’re upbeat, organised and a natural role model, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What you’ll be doing
Planning and leading a variety of inclusive play and activity sessions.
Motivating and supporting your team of playworkers to deliver fun and creative experiences.
Ensuring all sessions are safe, well-prepared and engaging for every child.
Building positive relationships and communicating confidently with parents and staff.
Monitoring safeguarding and reporting any concerns in line with our policies.
Making sure every child leaves with a smile and great memories of their day!
What we’re looking for
Experience working with children in a playwork, childcare or similar setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive, caring and compassionate approach – calm under pressure and confident making decisions.
Ability to inspire and engage children through play and creative activities.
Relevant childcare or playwork qualifications (or willingness to gain them).
Why join Active8 Minds?
A role where you’ll make a real difference to children’s wellbeing and development.
Full induction and paid additional training, including a fully funded DBS check.
Supportive team culture with a clear focus on safeguarding and child welfare.
Opportunities to grow and develop your career in playwork and childcare.
Safeguarding Commitment
Active8 Minds is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will complete safeguarding training and adhere to our Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Policy.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process and a full onboarding programme.
Do you love working with children and creating fun, engaging activities?
Active8 Minds is looking for a Lead Playworker to join our friendly team and help children learn, grow and play in a safe, exciting environment.
If you’re upbeat, organised and a natural role model, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
What you’ll be doing
Planning and leading a variety of inclusive play and activity sessions.
Motivating and supporting your team of playworkers to deliver fun and creative experiences.
Ensuring all sessions are safe, well-prepared and engaging for every child.
Building positive relationships and communicating confidently with parents and staff.
Monitoring safeguarding and reporting any concerns in line with our policies.
Making sure every child leaves with a smile and great memories of their day!
What we’re looking for
Experience working with children in a playwork, childcare or similar setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive, caring and compassionate approach – calm under pressure and confident making decisions.
Ability to inspire and engage children through play and creative activities.
Relevant childcare or playwork qualifications (or willingness to gain them).
Why join Active8 Minds?
A role where you’ll make a real difference to children’s wellbeing and development.
Full induction and paid additional training, including a fully funded DBS check.
Supportive team culture with a clear focus on safeguarding and child welfare.
Opportunities to grow and develop your career in playwork and childcare.
Safeguarding Commitment
Active8 Minds is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will complete safeguarding training and adhere to our Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Policy.
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process and a full onboarding programme.