Positive Play Officer (3 Posts)

Location: Derbyshire
Job Expires: 2025-12-21
Closing date: 21 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Engagement Service for 3 Positive Play Officers to cover North, South and the High Peak region of Derbyshire.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to work with children and young people on a one-to-one basis within the schools and settings across Derbyshire.

Working in a friendly, welcoming team, you will use creativity and developmental approaches to help children overcome barriers to their learning, build confidence, and enhance their emotional wellbeing. 

The successful candidate will have a calm, caring and empathetic disposition, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. You will deliver structured sessions using play as a medium to promote personal growth, resilience, and self-esteem.

You will be expected to plan and evaluate sessions, organise resources, and work collaboratively with school staff and colleagues to ensure positive outcomes for each child and young person.