We have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Health Play Specialist to join a specialist service in Loughborough in a community (outreach) role.
The service provides care and support for babies, children, and young people with serious and terminal conditions across the East Midlands. The care offered includes palliative care and end of life care, symptom management, emergency care, respite and short breaks within the hospice, at home and in hospitals.
As a Community Health Play Specialist , you will be part of the outreach services, working 4 days per week within the community and 1 day per week on-site to provide therapeutic and generic play and leisure activities for service users - creating meaningful and enjoyable memories in a safe and caring environment.
As well as ensuring all children have access to play opportunities and planning appropriate activities, you will be responsible for providing assistance, guidance and leadership to the wider Play Team of 3.
You will support the team by overseeing all activities, promoting and maintaining good teamwork and working alongside the Family Support Lead on any Employee Relations activities.
This role primarily involves going out into the community. A driving license and access to a vehicle are therefore essential.
This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday.
Person specification :
* (Essential) Fully-qualified Health Play Specialist and registered with the SoHPS (HPSET)
* (Essential) Experience working with babies and children of all ages
* (Essential) Experience with babies and children with complex needs
* (Essential) Ability to travel around the East Midlands and get to rural locations
Benefits and enhancements include:
* Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership
* Free onsite parking
* Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme
* Bupa Cashback plan
* Life Assurance
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to occupational health
* Contributory pension scheme or salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Affordable meals when working on-site
