Play Assistant - Peterborough

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peterborough is looking for a Play Assistant to support child development and provide engaging play activities. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 childcare qualification and experience working with children, preferably in a hospital setting. This role requires enthusiasm and commitment to promoting the importance of play in recovery. The position involves cross site working across two locations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience of working with children/young people.
• Experience of working in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide child-focused play with an awareness of child development.
• Maintain play areas and provide developmental activities.
• Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke.

Skills

Reliable and Trustworthy

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

NNEB

NVQ Level three childcare

Job description

The Play Team at North West Anglia Trust is expanding and recent developments have led to a stronger focus on providing play as an integral part of care across two sites.

Our service provides children and young people from 0-17years with support and interventions, contributing towards their holistic care, and experience. Our aim is to showcase the importance of play to the Multi-disciplinary team, working towards a healthy recovery for the child and young person.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.

Main duties of the job

As a Play Assistant working within our Trust the expectations within your role are to be motivated and enthusiastic in providing child focused play with an awareness of child development and the emotional needs of a child in hospital.

To meet the challenges of this post you must hold a level 3 childcare qualification.

The Play Team works on Amazon Ward a 30 bedded children ward, providing play, distraction and preparation, covering Children's Outpatients, Paediatric Assessment unit and a Day case area.

If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

The Play Team cover 7 days a week, maintain play areas and provide activities and resources that are developmental and age appropriate.

Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke for a 3 month rotation

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• NNEB
• NVQ Level three childcare

Experience

• Experience of working with children/young people
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Experience of working as a team member.
• Experience of working within a hospital setting
• Experience of working with Adolescents and Young people

Key Skills

• Reliable and Trustworthy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.