Play Leader
Job Description
Job summary
Permanent | Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established Play Service team at Sheffield Children's Hospital predominantly working in ED/AAU.
The role requires you to be flexible due to service need and demand, as you will be expected to work across various wards and departments within the Trust as required . Our team has 24 staff in different roles including Play Service Managers, Play Specialists, and Play leaders.
As Play Leader you will provide appropriate play and recreation activities for children from 0 - 16 years, who are either attending as Outpatients in clinic areas or on a Ward. You will also be expected to work with the team leader Play Specialist to deliver therapeutic and normalising play.
You will be responsible for promoting the play service, and ensuring that the environment is family friendly, age appropriate and safe. You should have good communication skills, enjoy working with children and young people and their families and be able to use your own initiative, as well as working within a team.
About You
- 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
If you think you have what it takes to be our next Play Leader, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into thePlay specialist and Play Service Manager,some of your responsibilities will include:
- To provide play services across all areas where children and young people attend, at times dictated by their needs. This will include evenings and weekends.
- To provide play and activities, appropriate to the age and needs of the children and young people throughout the trust
- To ensure the environment in which children and young people attend is friendly, age appropriate and safe
- To work with the play specialist, delivering programmes of play and distraction both developmental. normalising and therapeutic.
- To positively promote and develop play services within the organisation
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Hospital Play Certificate Play-work Sector Endorsed Foundation degree (PSEFD)
Experience
Essential
- Working with children
- Able to support volunteers and play assistants
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- 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 have basic key board / I.T. skills to effectively use hospital information systems, including inputting data
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
