Play Assistant - Peterborough

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  • Peterborough
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
The Play Team at North West Anglia Trust is expanding and recent developments have led to a stronger focus on providing play as an integral part of care across two sites.Our service provides children and young people from 0-17years with support and interventions, contributing towards their holistic care, and experience. Our aim is to showcase the importance of play to the Multi-disciplinary team, working towards a healthy recovery for the child and young person.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.Main duties of the jobAs a Play Assistant working within our Trust the expectations within your role are to be motivated and enthusiastic in providing child focused play with an awareness of child development and the emotional needs of a child in hospital.To meet the challenges of this post you must hold a level 3 childcare qualification.The Play Team works on Amazon Ward a 30 bedded children ward, providing play, distraction and preparation, covering Children's Outpatients, Paediatric Assessment unit and a Day case area.If you are and overseas candidate wishing to apply and would require sponsorship, you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk websiteAbout usWe are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per AnnumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number176-F-7297956Job locationsPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Play Team cover 7 days a week, maintain play areas and provide activities and resources that are developmental and age appropriate.Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke for a 3 month rotationJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Play Team cover 7 days a week, maintain play areas and provide activities and resources that are developmental and age appropriate.Cross site working at Peterborough or Hinchingbrooke for a 3 month rotationPerson SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • NNEB
  • NVQ Level three childcare
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working with children/young people
Desirable
  • Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Experience of working as a team member.
  • Experience of working within a hospital setting
  • Experience of working with Adolescents and Young people
Key SkillsEssential
  • Enthusiastic, Child-friendly
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential
  • NNEB
  • NVQ Level three childcare
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working with children/young people
Desirable
  • Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Experience of working as a team member.
  • Experience of working within a hospital setting
  • Experience of working with Adolescents and Young people
Key SkillsEssential
  • Enthusiastic, Child-friendly
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

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