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Fixed Term | 12 Months. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established Play Service at Sheffield Children's Hospital on a part-time basis. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires flexibility, as you will work across the Helena Specialist Nursing Team and Ryegate House, as well as supporting children and families through home and school visits. You will be joining a welcoming and experienced hospital play team. As a Play Leader, you will be responsible for organising and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play and recreational activities for children and young people aged 0-19 years who attend Ryegate House or receive support in the community from the Helena team.
Job Responsibility
Provide play services across all areas where children and young people are seen, with working hours aligned to their needs, including evenings and weekends
Deliver play activities that are tailored to the age, stage, and individual needs of children and young people across the Trust
Maintain a welcoming, safe, and age-appropriate environment for all children and young people accessing the service
Work alongside the Play Specialist to deliver a range of play and distraction programmes that support both developmental and therapeutic needs
Actively promote and contribute to the ongoing development of the play service across the organisation
Requirements
English Language GCSE A-C or Level 2 equivalent
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education / NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing
NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development or other professional Childcare Qualification at Level 3 or above
Working with children
Able to support volunteers and play assistants
Family friendly environment
Maintaining a safe environment
Basic knowledge of Safeguarding/Child Protection
To understand the importance of play to minimise the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family
To promote development of child
Written, verbal and non-verbal communication
Organisational skills
Numeracy and literacy skills
Time-management skills
To have basic key board / I.T. skills to effectively use hospital information systems, including inputting data
To have up to date mandatory training in moving and handling techniques including wheel chairs, hoists and trolleys
To have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding Level 1
To have knowledge of Infection prevention and control measures
Commitment to: Caring environment Flexible working
Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence
Nice to have
Hospital Play Certificate
Play-work Sector Endorsed Foundation degree (PSEFD)
1 year experience working in a child care setting
Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development
Caring responsibilities Working within health service
Infection Control
Knowledge of issues relating to consent, child protection and confidentiality
Knowledge of developmental, therapeutic play, preparation and distraction for all age hospitalised children
Ability to evaluate and reflect on own practice Food Handling
Ability to be flexible within stated hours and areas of work