Positive Play Officer (3 Posts)
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7828 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Engagement Service for 3 Positive Play Officers to cover North, South and the High Peak region of Derbyshire.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to work with children and young people on a one-to-one basis within the schools and settings across Derbyshire.
Working in a friendly, welcoming team, you will use creativity and developmental approaches to help children overcome barriers to their learning, build confidence, and enhance their emotional wellbeing.
The successful candidate will have a calm, caring and empathetic disposition, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. You will deliver structured sessions using play as a medium to promote personal growth, resilience, and self-esteem.
You will be expected to plan and evaluate sessions, organise resources, and work collaboratively with school staff and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for each child and young person.