Play Team Assistant - Paediatrics, Band 2

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gloucester seeks a dedicated Play Team Assistant to support children during hospital visits. The role involves creating engaging play activities, ensuring safety and hygiene, and working collaboratively with families and healthcare specialists in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and a commitment to enhancing children's emotional and developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE qualifications.
• Physical fitness required for engaging in play activities.
• Experience in a healthcare or educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusive play and support communication with families.
• Organize play activities suitable for children's needs.
• Ensure safety and hygiene during play activities.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Cultural Sensitivity

Basic IT Skills

Education

GCSE

Job description

Play Team Assistant - Paediatrics, Band 2

Job ID:

108460

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:

Administration

Education:

GCSE

Posted:

2025-06-11

Location:

Gloucester GL1 | United Kingdom

Job Views:

2

Job Description:

Job information

Job Responsibilities:

Do you have a passion for working with children of all ages? We are looking for a Play Team Assistant to join our supportive team providing play experiences to children during hospital visits or admissions. The successful candidate will work within the Children's Services play department, referring to health play specialists as needed. This role involves working in a challenging yet rewarding environment, promoting inclusive play, supporting communication with families, and organizing play activities suitable for children’s age and medical condition. Weekend work is expected. The role offers opportunities for skill development and professional growth. You must be physically fit, motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team. You will support play activities in various hospital settings, ensuring safety and hygiene, and maintaining effective communication with children and families. The department includes facilities like the Paediatric Inpatient Ward, Assessment Unit, High Dependency Unit, Day Unit, Oncology Shared Care, and Outpatient Department. The role requires compassion, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Basic IT skills are necessary. Your work will help create a supportive environment where children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs are met.

Additional working pattern details: Weekend working expected.

This role offers the chance to learn new skills and develop professionally in a modern, purpose-built environment.

Company Info:

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester GL, United Kingdom.