Employee Specification Form	Post Number
Job Title	Play Worker Band B (Term Time Only)
Department	Children and Young People’s Department
Prepared by and date	13 November 2025
Important - Study “Explanatory Notes” printed overleaf before completing form
Essential Personal Attributes	Stage Identified	Desirable Personal Attributes	Stage Identified
Qualifications Commitment to training	App Form	First aid for children Food hygiene certificate NVQ level 2 in Playwork or working towards.	App Form
Experience Work experience with children within the 3 - 11 age-group	App Form/ Interview	Work experience with children in a play setting	App Form/ Interview
Knowledge and skills Good communication skills Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills Ability to form positive relationships with children Willingness to engage with children in their play Ability to work constructively as part of a team Understanding of maintaining confidentiality keeping children safe; keeping children healthy; supporting children to enjoy and achieve; supporting children to make a positive contribution	App/ interview	App form/ interview
Special Requirements Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service	App form