Playworker - job market

As a playworker, you’ll use your support skills to inspire children and young people, creating spaces and opportunities for beneficial play. Find out how to get a job as a playworker, how your career might progress, and what you might be working on day to day.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of playworkers?

You’ll typically be employed by childcare, healthcare or educational institutions.

Potential employers include:
  • Children’s charities
  • Community centres
  • Holiday play schemes
  • Hospital playgroups
  • Parks or adventure playgrounds
  • Schools
  • Youth clubs or other children’s clubs

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