Playworkers organise, plan and take part in play and leisure activities for children. They also care for and supervise the children, making sure that they are safe and happy. They often work in before and after school clubs.
They are sometimes also called a play assistant, crèche worker or play carer.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for playworkers are usually between £8.50 and £11.00 an hour. Senior staff can earn up to £13.00 an hour or more.
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You should be:
You should also have:
Playworkers working in playwork settings which provide care in the absence of parents must be registered with the Scottish Social Service Council (SSSC) and working towards SSSC endorsed qualifications.
You may find the Scottish Social Services Council's Learning Zone useful.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Care Inspectorate
Tel: 0345 600 9527
E-mail:
enquiries@careinspectorate.gov.scot
Website:
http://www.careinspectorate.com/
Twitter:
@CareInspect
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/careinspectorate
Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
E-mail:
info@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
Website:
https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
Twitter:
@DisclosureScot
Play Scotland
Tel: 0131 313 8859
E-mail:
info@playscotland.org
Website:
http://www.playscotland.org/
Twitter:
@PlayScotland
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nationalplayscotland/
Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)
Tel: 0345 60 30 891
Website:
http://www.sssc.uk.com/
Website (2):
https://learn.sssc.uk.com/careers/
Twitter:
@SSSCnews
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thesssc