Location
Westminster

Hours
30 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday with some possible additional hours on Sundays on an ad hoc basis

Salary
£41,637 per annum (pro rata based on £34,275 at 36 hours per week)

About the Role
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes and serving a diverse and growing population. The Youth & Play Service provides positive activities borough-wide for young people aged 11 to 19 years (up to 25 years with SEN) and delivers Adventure Playgrounds for children aged 8 to 15 years across various youth centres and playgrounds. The service also manages the Youth Parliament, a commissioning programme of grants, a digital youth offer (One Hub), and strategic partnerships with statutory and voluntary sectors.

The Senior Playworker will lead and coordinate youth-related programmes across departments to raise the profile of services for young people in Southwark, ensuring no young person is left behind. The role focuses on placing young people at the heart of service design, ensuring facilities are high quality, young people friendly, and meet their needs to help them fulfil their potential.

The post holder will work independently at times and receive regular supervision to deliver high quality, modern, and customer-focused services to young people in the borough.

Experience
- Developing, facilitating, and delivering adventure play activities and maintaining facilities for children and/or young people
- Implementing service objectives across a range of play settings including facility-based, detached projects, open or closed play spaces, and targeted programmes
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with children and/or young people
- Managing and motivating teams, allocating resources, monitoring service provision, and providing reports
- Liaising with internal and external agencies

About you
Committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality play services that engage and empower young people. Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong leadership and communication skills. Passionate about youth development and community engagement.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; relevant experience in playwork and youth services is essential.