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JOB PURPOSE:  
·        To champion and embed a play-based approach across the Child Friendly Neighbourhood programme, ensuring play supports wellbeing, belonging, creativity and community connection.
·        To lead quality, inclusive and child-led play opportunities for primary-aged children and families across term-time, holiday and community provision.
·        To support colleagues across youth, creative and wider Springfield Project provision to incorporate playful, relationship-based approaches within delivery.
·        To lead high-quality, inclusive and child/youth-led play opportunities for children and young people aged 5–18 and families across term-time, holiday and community provision. ·        To support colleagues across children’s, youth, creative and community provision to incorporate playful, relationship-based approaches within delivery.
·        To contribute to the development of Sparkhill as a playful, welcoming and child-friendly neighbourhood aligned to the CFN vision and Springfield Project values.  
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Programme Development
·        Lead the development and delivery of a neighbourhood-wide play offer, including playschemes, Playstreets, out-door play and enrichment activities
·        Facilitate self-directed play, enabling children and young people to explore their own interests, ideas and relationships
·        Promote understanding of the importance of play for wellbeing, belonging and community connection
·        Support the development of playful environments, events and opportunities across Sparkhill
·        Continuously review and improve provision based on participation, feedback and learning. 
Participation and Community
Engagement Ensure the voices and experiences of children, young people and families shape provision, environments and activities
Build positive relationships with children, young people, families and community partners
Encourage participation, co-production and family involvement in activities and neighbourhood initiatives
Promote play as an important part of healthy communities, relationships and belonging
Leadership & Team Working
Lead and support a team of sessional playworkers and volunteers
Model and champion high-quality play work practice across the wider CFN programme Support staff development through mentoring, supervision and reflective practice
Contribute to a positive team culture and organisational values
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the service area
Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times Promote the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children Ensure all provision, including playschemes, events, outreach work and groups, are delivered safely
Create an inclusive environment where diversity is respected and celebrated
Challenge discriminatory behaviour appropriately
Quality, Monitoring & Evaluation
·        Maintain accurate records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements
·        Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes
·        Support service reviews and continuous improvement

Partnerships & Strategic Contribution
Work with partners to enhance opportunities for children and families
Contribute to the ongoing development of the Child Friendly Neighbourhood programme
Participate in meetings, including Steering Group where required
General Responsibilities 
Follow organisational policies and procedures 
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and up to 2 Saturdays per month 
Participate in supervision, appraisal and training Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role