EG233866 - Play Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Play Worker for temporary maternity leave cover. This role involves providing play, recreation, and stimulation for families in a hospital environment. Applicants must have experience with children and be a qualified Play Practitioner, holding an appropriate qualification. Informal enquiries can be made to the Play Service Manager. This position will be based in Aberdeen City, and interviews are set for January 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people of all ages.
• Qualified Play Practitioner experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide suitable play, recreation, and stimulation for families in the hospital setting.

Education

HNC in Childcare and Education/SNNEB/HNC in Childhood Practice/SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Play Worker (Maternity Leave Cover)

This post is temporary to cover Maternity Leave

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide suitable play, recreation and stimulation for families in the hospital setting. Applicants should have experience of working with children and young people of all ages and experience working as a qualified Play Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Applicants for the Play Worker Post must hold either HNC in Childcare and Education/SNNEB/HNC in Childhood Practice/ SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7

Informal enquiries to Heather Beattie, Play Service Manager on 01224 550358 or [e-mail]

Interviews are planned for 21 January 2026 at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Please note this post may close early if a large volume of applications are received.

Additional Information for Candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.