Play Support Worker | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Play Support Worker | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 | 22.5 Hours per Week | Wexham Park Hospital

Are you passionate about helping children feel safe, supported, and cared for during their hospital journey? Join our friendly and dedicated Paediatric Play Team at Wexham Park Hospital and make a meaningful difference every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support the delivery of high-quality therapeutic play services for babies, children, and young people receiving care in hospital.

About the Role

As a Play Support Worker, you will help create a welcoming, engaging, and child-friendly environment where play is used to reduce anxiety, encourage emotional wellbeing, and support children through often challenging experiences.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving the hospital experience for children and families. Every day brings the chance to comfort, encourage, and inspire young patients when they need it most.

If you are committed to making a real difference in children's lives and want to be part of a caring and dynamic paediatric team, we would love to hear from you.

• Working under the general direction of the play specialists to assist with the daily running of the play service throughout Paediatrics.
• You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality play service within the paediatric setting, ensuring that all children, young people, families, staff, and members of the public are treated with kindness, respect, and dignity at all times.
• Providing a warm and welcoming environment, you will offer prompt and courteous support to those requiring assistance.
• Working under the guidance of a Play Specialist, you will organise and supervise both individual and group play activities that reflect each child’s age, stage of development, medical needs, and personal interests.
• You will ensure that play is inclusive, therapeutic, and culturally appropriate, promoting emotional wellbeing and aiding in the hospital experience.
• You will also assist in preparing and maintaining play areas and resources, ensuring that all toys and equipment are clean, safe, and suitable for use.
• You will take responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in your care, remaining vigilant and responsive to their needs.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication is essential in this role.
• You will be expected to liaise sensitively and professionally with children, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to a coordinated and supportive care environment.

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.

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.

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For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

£67,998 - £76,582 per annum plus work schedule allowances