Children’s Playworker – 37.5 hours per week - Fixed-term contract for 2 years
Starting salary £24,784.50 per annum, with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £24,873 per annum.
Are you an enthusiastic and positive person with experience of working with children and young people with life limiting conditions? Are you creative and passionate about the importance of play when working with children with complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Children’s Services Team and provide play and recreational activities to children and young people in their home, community settings and in the Hospice.
Key Responsibilities:
* To work alongside the Play Specialists to promote the importance of play
* To provide a positive, warm and welcoming environment to children and their families
* Ensure children receive appropriate play and stimulation according to their emotional and developmental needs
* To play a key role in providing children, siblings and families with positive memory experiences
What we’re looking for:
* Knowledge of providing care for children with complex healthcare needs
* Understanding of safeguarding children
* Excellent communication skills
* UK driving licence
* Flexibility and adaptability
Why join us:
* A competitive salary and generous annual leave
* Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
* Career development and progression opportunities
* A caring, supportive and inclusive environment
For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.