Play Support Worker | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Frimley is seeking a dedicated individual for the Paediatric Play Team to support children aged 10 days to 18 years. The role involves organising and supervising play activities tailored to individual needs, ensuring safety and communication with patients and their families. Flexibility in working patterns is encouraged to accommodate staff and service needs. Ideal for those interested in making a positive impact on children's wellbeing.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise play activities for children in hospital.
• Prepare and deliver culturally sensitive play activities.
• Ensure safety and welfare of children under supervision.

Job description

Overview

Join our established Paediatric Play Team, working under the guidance of our Play Specialists to support the daily running of the play service across Paediatrics. We are a unique, caring, and inclusive team dedicated to the wellbeing of children and young people aged 10 days to 18 years, serving families across Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire.

Our department includes a general Paediatric Ward and a fast-paced Assessment Unit that accepts referrals from GPs, A&E, and Open Access. In addition, we deliver a range of planned nurse- and doctor-led activities, including reviews, phlebotomy, cannulation, and IV ambulatory care. We work closely with specialist nurses, the Neonatal Unit, Children’s Outpatient Department, Paediatric A&E, and our Children’s Community Nursing Teams. We also promote strong interdepartmental and cross-site working with both Heatherwood and Wexham Hospitals, ensuring a collaborative and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that all patients and other members of the public and staff are treated in a polite and considerate manner and receive prompt attention when required.
• Under the direction of the play specialist to organise and supervise play activities for individuals and groups of children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs & stage of development.
• To prepare & deliver play activities which are sensitive to the cultural needs of the child.
• Under the general direction of the play specialist ensures that equipment is properly maintained and fit for the children and staff.
• To assume responsibility for the safety and welfare of children under their supervision.
• To maintain effective channels of communication, both verbal and written with the children/young people/families and all members of the paediatric team.

About Frimley Health

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Work Life Balance & Flexibility

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy for a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role.