Playworker Part Time

Position: Playworker (Permanent, Part Time)
Refuge Playworker

Location:

Hampshire | Salary: £10,000 - £15,000 |

Hours:

part-time

We are recruiting a dedicated Refuge Playworker to support children and families affected by domestic abuse within a refuge setting. The role focuses on promoting healing, safety and emotional wellbeing through play and holistic support.

Key duties include:

* Planning and delivering age-appropriate structured and free play activities

* Providing crèche support for group work in refuges and the community

* Supporting individual support plans alongside specialist workers

* Working in partnership with mothers to meet children’s needs

* Promoting positive mother–child relationships

* Supporting children to process trauma and build resilience

* Supervising children’s activities on and off site

* Maintaining accurate records and strict confidentiality

* Reporting safeguarding and child protection concerns appropriately

* Supporting the day-to-day running of the playroom

What we’re looking for:

* Experience working with vulnerable children and young people

* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

* Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional boundaries

* Commitment to empowering women and children

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What we offer:

* Meaningful work supporting families to live free from abuse

* Supportive, values-driven organisation

* Training opportunities, including safeguarding

* Enhanced DBS check provided