The Play Team at North West Anglia Trust is expanding, with recent developments leading to a stronger focus on providing play as an integral part of care across two sites.
Our service supports children and young people aged 0-17 years with interventions that contribute to their holistic care and experience. We aim to highlight the importance of play to the multidisciplinary team, working towards a healthy recovery for each child and young person.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the indicated closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
As a Play Assistant within our Trust, you are expected to be motivated and enthusiastic about providing child-focused play, with an awareness of child development and emotional needs in a hospital setting.
To meet the challenges of this role, you must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification.
The Play Team works on Amazon Ward, a 30-bedded children's ward, providing play, distraction, and preparation services. The team covers Children's Outpatients, Paediatric Assessment Unit, and a Day Case Area.
If you are an overseas candidate requiring sponsorship, please assess your circumstances against the criteria on the gov.uk website to determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this position.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and those from our local area.
We offer a variety of employee benefits. For more details, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We aim to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive community impact.
For further information or informal visits, please contact:
* Name: Zoe Wilkinson
* Job Title: Play Service Co-ordinator
* Email: z.wilkinson1@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01733 678415
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