Play Support Worker – Paediatrics
Band 2 | 30 Hours per Week | Wexham Park Hospital
Are you passionate about helping children feel safe, supported, and cared for during their hospital journey? Join our friendly and dedicated Paediatric Play Team at Wexham Park Hospital and make a meaningful difference every day.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support the delivery of high-quality therapeutic play services for babies, children, and young people receiving care in hospital.
Job Summary
As a Play Support Worker, you will help create a welcoming, engaging, and child‑friendly environment where play is used to reduce anxiety, encourage emotional wellbeing, and support children through often challenging experiences.
Main Duties
- Work under the general direction of play specialists to assist with the daily running of the play service throughout Paediatrics.
- Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality play service, ensuring that all children, young people, families, staff, and members of the public are treated with kindness, respect, and dignity.
- Provide a warm and welcoming environment and offer prompt and courteous support to those requiring assistance.
- Organise and supervise individual and group play activities that reflect each child’s age, stage of development, medical needs, and personal interests.
- Ensure play is inclusive, therapeutic, and culturally appropriate, promoting emotional wellbeing and aiding the hospital experience.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining play areas and resources, ensuring all toys and equipment are clean, safe, and suitable for use.
- Take responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in your care, remaining vigilant and responsive to their needs.
- Maintain clear and effective communication, liaising sensitively and professionally with children, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Skills & Knowledge
- Good written English and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of personnel within the organisation.
- Able to work with a team and independently.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
Experience
- Customer care experience (essential).
- Previous experience working in an acute hospital (desirable).
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level.
- Willing to undertake training appropriate for the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Location
Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL24HL, United Kingdom.
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
EEO Statement
We are an inclusive and disability confident employer committed to the recruitment and progression of people from all backgrounds.
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