Paediatric Therapeutic Play Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold for Armed Forces Employment

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Wexham Park Hospital is recruiting a Play Support Worker (Band 2) on a 22.5 hour week to help create a welcoming, child‑friendly environment and support therapeutic play for babies, children and young people during their hospital journey.

You'll assist the Play Specialists, help run both individual and group activities, promote emotional wellbeing, and ensure safety, inclusion and compassionate care for families and staff within Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Working under the general direction of the play specialists to assist with the daily running of the play service throughout Paediatrics.
• Deliver a high-quality play service within paediatric settings, treating children, families, staff and the public with kindness, respect and dignity.
• Provide a warm and welcoming environment with prompt and courteous support.
• Organise and supervise individual and group play activities reflecting age, development and medical needs.
• Ensure play is inclusive, therapeutic and culturally appropriate to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Prepare and maintain play areas and resources; keep toys and equipment clean and safe.
• Take responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing of children in care and respond to needs.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with children, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise sensitively and professionally with children, families, and staff to coordinate care.

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Wexham Park Hospital is recruiting a Play Support Worker (Band 2) on a 22.5 hour week to help create a welcoming, child‑friendly environment and support therapeutic play for babies, children and young people during their hospital journey.

You'll assist the Play Specialists, help run both individual and group activities, promote emotional wellbeing, and ensure safety, inclusion and compassionate care for families and staff within Paediatrics.