The Play Team at North West Anglia Trust is expanding, with recent developments emphasizing the importance of play as part of care across two sites.
Our service supports children and young people aged 0-17 years, providing interventions that contribute to their holistic care and experience. We aim to highlight the significance of play to the multidisciplinary team, promoting a healthy recovery for children and young people.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the indicated closing date if sufficient applications are received.
As a Play Assistant within our Trust, you should be motivated and enthusiastic about providing child-focused play, with an understanding of child development and the emotional needs of children in hospital.
Applicants must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification to meet the challenges of this role.
The Play Team works on Amazon Ward, a 30-bed children’s ward, providing play, distraction, and preparation activities, covering Children’s Outpatients, the Paediatric Assessment Unit, and a Day Case Area.
If you are an overseas candidate requiring sponsorship, you can assess your eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on criteria on the gov.uk website.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, and local residents.
We offer various employee benefits; for details, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
Our goal is to create a supportive, inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us in making a positive community impact.
The Play Team operates 7 days a week, maintaining play areas and providing developmentally appropriate activities and resources.
There is a cross-site working requirement at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke for a 3-month rotation.
This advert closes on Sunday, 7 September 2025.
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