Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Lead Outreach Play Specialist

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Job summary

Are you an energetic and motivated person with a passion for creating fun and exciting play activities for children of all ages and abilities?

Do you have the desire to lead on the development of outreach play services and hold a qualification in a Health Play Specialism registered with HPSET? Then we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking a Play Specialist to be part of our outreach services that we provide to our Rainbows Community inside and outside the hospice. Providing therapeutic and generic, play and leisure activities for babies, children and young people at Rainbows, creating meaningful and enjoyable memories in a safe and caring environment.

This is full time role 37.5 hours Monday- Friday with some weekend working for events, for example; Family Fun Days and annual Christmas party.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. Were here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, were here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,600 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RAI939386

Job locations

Rainbows Childrens Hospice

Lark Rise

Loughborough

LE11 2HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

As well as ensuring all children have access to play and planning appropriate activities based on a childs needs, you will be responsible for providing assistance, guidance and leadership to the wider Play Team of 3.

Supporting the team by overseeing all activities, promoting and maintaining good team work and working alongside the Family Support Lead on any Employee Relation activities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As well as ensuring all children have access to play and planning appropriate activities based on a childs needs, you will be responsible for providing assistance, guidance and leadership to the wider Play Team of 3.

Supporting the team by overseeing all activities, promoting and maintaining good team work and working alongside the Family Support Lead on any Employee Relation activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully Qualified Health Play Specialist & registered with HPSET

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with babies and children of all ages
  • Experience with babies and children with complex needs

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to travel around the East Midlands and get to rural locations
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully Qualified Health Play Specialist & registered with HPSET

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with babies and children of all ages
  • Experience with babies and children with complex needs

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to travel around the East Midlands and get to rural locations

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Childrens Hospice

Lark Rise

Loughborough

LE11 2HS


Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Childrens Hospice

Lark Rise

Loughborough

LE11 2HS


Employer's website

https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

recruitment@rainbows.co.uk

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,600 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RAI939386

Job locations

Rainbows Childrens Hospice

Lark Rise

Loughborough

LE11 2HS


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