Posted August 27, 2024
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent permanent opportunity for a lead play specialist to join our client – a palliative care hospice for babies and children, to provide service to their community inside and outside the hospice, across the East Midlands.
You will provide 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.
Salary: Up to £34,581 (DoE)
Position: Lead Outreach Play Specialist
Hours: Part Time
Setting: Children’s Palliative Care
Location: East Midlands
Key Responsibilities:
- Advocate for the essential role of play in a child’s life, emphasizing the UN’s recognition of every child’s right to play.
- Develop and maintain an engaging, child-centered environment where play naturally occurs at all times.
- Assist the play team in assessing, planning, and implementing individualized activity programs for babies, children, and young people in the hospice.
- Collaborate with the Head of Hospice and Family Support Lead to implement and review relevant policies and practices, ensuring alignment with organisational and national standards.
- Organise and lead hospice events such as Family Fun Days and the annual Christmas party.
- Work with shift coordinators to arrange appropriate play sessions, outings, and visitor activities based on operational needs.
- Develop resources for memory-making activities and train the play team to effectively use them, supporting families in creating lasting memories.
- Guide the play team in having complex and sensitive conversations with families regarding end-of-life care, recommending suitable activities and advising on their timing.
- Lead and manage the Outreach Play service, handling referrals, assessments, and delivery of tailored activity programs for children in the community.
- Oversee the play and activities service, including team management, caseload delegation, rota planning, and performance evaluations, ensuring effective team functioning and continuous professional development.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
- HPSET registration as a specialist
- experience of working with babies and children
What benefits are on offer?
- Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership.
- Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
- Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
- Bupa Cashback plan.
- Life Assurance.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to occupational health.
- Contributory pension scheme or salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com
