Scotland's Play Ranger Toolkit

Essential

Desirable

Youth or Playwork qualification - e.g. SVQ2 in Playwork (or equivalent)

• basic first aid
• food hygiene [training can be arranged]

• Extensive experience of working with a wide range of children and young people.
• An understanding of the principles of play and the role of adults
• Awareness of Child Protection guidelines and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Ability to work in partnership
• Good team worker and able to use own initiative
• Awareness of dynamic risk benefit assessments
• Computing/ IT skills and social media
• Be able to work within the ethos of the employing organisation

• Be in possession of a driving licence
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation techniques
• Experience of working with children with disabilities
• Knowledge of local area
• Experience of consultation techniques with children
• Ability to advocate for children's rights and promote participation in decision making.

• Adaptable to varied workload
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willingness to work in all weathers and seasons
• Good physical health
• Be patient, tolerant and able to work in a team
• Be organised and efficient as well as flexible in his/her approach
• Be able to work within the ethos of the employing organisation
• Be full of fun and sparkle