SOC 2020 · 6117
Playworkers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities for children in a range of formal and informal settings including play schemes, free play locations, and in pre- and after-school activities.
Typical tasks
supervises children’s games and encourages the development of physical, social and language skills
provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children’s activities
encourages children’s independence, self-confidence and social interaction
organises and supervises children on excursions
organises and supervises children’s activities in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, deals accordingly with injuries and emergencies
puts away equipment and cleans premises after use
liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records
Entry routes and qualifications
Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although some employers will expect candidates to possess or be working towards a relevant qualification. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at levels 2 and 3. A DBS check is mandatory.