Would you like to join our Play worker Team?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring person who can bring joy and learning to our very special play environment. A person experienced in working with and caring for children with additional needs and their families.
Play will be provided in the child’s own environment and our hospice we therefore are looking for someone who can work to a high standard of discretion and confidentiality.
The successful candidate will be part of our team engaging families in play according to the individual capabilities of their child and, with support from the Play team, assessing children for their suitability and capability for therapeutic play. Enabling us to provide play opportunities for all the children who access our care.
Applicants are to be ideally educated and experienced in the following areas:
* Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education or HLTA
* Portage or specialism in special educational needs
* A certificate in sign-a-long or Makaton
* PECS
* Safeguarding
This position will be based at both our Wimborne office and our hospice in Corfe Mullen. Travel is required across Dorset and at times Wiltshire to support our Devizes Hospice. A full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes are essential. Flexibility in working hours will also be required in this role as the hours will include working evenings, weekends and school holidays.
‘If you would you like to work for a caring and compassionate organisation then why not use your talent to help us celebrate life through play’
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