Playworker Apprentice
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,310 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Plus Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Portsea Adventure Playground, Portsmouth, PO13PB |
| Company: | Portsmouth City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | pcc/TP/723/1060 |
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic fun and friendly person who has the ability to engage with children and their families, is able to be proactive and meet the needs of the children on an adventure playground.
You will be supporting activities for children aged 6 -13 at council run Adventure Playgrounds in the Portsmouth area. Activities include Arts & Crafts, Sports and other creative activities. You will be engaging and communicating with children from varying backgrounds as well as interacting with their parents and your own colleagues. You will also be responsible for ensuring the sites are a safe environment for children to play in and report any potential dangers.
Skills:
You need to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding for Safeguarding children in this role
2. Be committed to active learning to support positive play opportunities for children
3. Embed the play ethos and theory into daily practice, for gaining the L2 in playwork.
4. Be self-motivated and have enthusiasm to support creative activities for children.
5. Be able to relate to younger people.
6. Have good communication skills. You will be talking to a wide range of people including children, parents, and colleagues.
7. Be a team player who can work in small teams effectively.
8. Be flexible enough to be based in any of the play provisions throughout Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
You will be supporting activities for children aged 6 -13 at council run Adventure Playgrounds in the Portsmouth area. Activities include Arts & Crafts, Sports and other creative activities. You will be engaging and communicating with children from varying backgrounds as well as interacting with their parents and your own colleagues. You will also be responsible for ensuring the sites are a safe environment for children to play in and report any potential dangers.
Skills:
You need to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding for Safeguarding children in this role
2. Be committed to active learning to support positive play opportunities for children
3. Embed the play ethos and theory into daily practice, for gaining the L2 in playwork.
4. Be self-motivated and have enthusiasm to support creative activities for children.
5. Be able to relate to younger people.
6. Have good communication skills. You will be talking to a wide range of people including children, parents, and colleagues.
7. Be a team player who can work in small teams effectively.
8. Be flexible enough to be based in any of the play provisions throughout Portsmouth and the surrounding area.