Children’s Playworker

Are you an enthusiastic and positive person with experience of working with children and young people with life limiting conditions?

Are you creative and passionate about the importance of play when working with children with complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Children’s Services Team and provide play and recreational activities to children and young people in their home, community settings and in the Hospice.

Key Responsibilities:

To work alongside the Play Specialists to promote the importance of play

To provide a positive, warm and welcoming environment to children and their families

Ensure children receive appropriate play and stimulation according to their emotional and developmental needs

To play a key role in providing children, siblings and families with positive memory experiences

What we’re looking for:

Knowledge of providing care for children with complex medical needs

Understanding of safeguarding children

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

UK driving licence and confidence driving to new places

Flexibility and adaptability

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