Deputy Playworker

  • Hours: 20 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday during term time and 35 hours per week Monday to Friday during school holidays
  • Salary: £16,240.25
  • Located: IPA’s Adventure playgrounds in Islington
  • Reporting to: Playground Coordinator (Adventure Playground Manager)

As one of our part time Deputy Playworkers you will be an integral part of a small team on one of our sites in Islington. You will encourage and support children of different ages to play outside so they can enjoy and make the most of their imagination and curiosity. You will use your interpersonal skills and reflective approach to intervene appropriately and sensitively and in the best interests of the children.

To apply: Please take a look at the job description. To apply, complete the application form and email it to recruitment@islingtonplay.org.uk with the subject line ‘Deputy Playworker application’

Interviews: to be scheduled on a rolling basis

40% of Islington’s population live in social housing – 68% of these children attend adventure playgrounds