Play Leader

Job summary

Play leaders are key members of the Zoes Place team, working with nurses, Health Care Assistants, fundraising staff, play specialists and outside agencies. The play leader will develop age- appropriate play plans for children with complex care needs, contributing towards the holistic care of the children we support. Within the care team, the postholder will promote an awareness of the emotional needs of children and the importance of play, working in partnership with parents, siblings, carers and care staff and encouraging positive play experiences. The postholder will ensure that all care and interactions are of the highest standards.

Main duties of the job

Establish and maintain effective communication with children, families and professionals across health and social care services.

Ensure that all children receive the appropriate play and stimulation related to their emotional / developmental needs. Organise and facilitate said play with support.

Devise individualised play plans for children.

Create individual developmental and play assessments for every child, adjusting when the childs needs have changed, with support.

Ensure that individual childrens care plans are followed to the highest standards.

Provide psycho-social, emotional and physical care and support to children and families.

Create a warm, welcoming, caring and safe environment, which is child-friendly.

Through the provision of play provide support for the families and siblings that are under stress and in crisis, demonstrating commitment to family-centred care.

Inform, educate, support and advise families about the role of play.

Normalise the hospice environment to replicate activities which can be done in other settings.

Advocate for the child and family, recognising challenges and supporting decisions and choices.

Arrange trips and activities for children in line with Zoes Place Patient outings and transport policy and Sibling outings and activities policy.

Create opportunities for legacy building (memory-making) for families by providing them with options and resources.

About us

Zoes Place Baby Hospice supports babies and young children who have complex illnesses or disabilities from birth to age five.

We work to ensure that very unwell children can enjoy the best possible quality of life and we support their families throughout their journey.

Zoe's Place offer respite, palliative and end of life care for children, as well as support for the whole family. With a range of play therapies and fun activities, our team of specialists work together to make every moment of childhood count.

Employer details

Employer name

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice

Address

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice

High Street

Normanby

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS6 9DA

Employer's website

https://www.zoes-place.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice

Address

Zoe's Place Baby Hospice

High Street

Normanby

Middlesbrough

Cleveland

TS6 9DA

Employer's website

https://www.zoes-place.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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