Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Lead Outreach Play Specialist

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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. 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

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

Details

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RAI939386

Job locations

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For this role you will need to have to have the following essential criteria: Fully Qualified Health Play Specialist & registered with HPSET Experience working with babies and children of all ages Experience with babies and children with complex needs Ability to travel around the East Midlands and get to rural locations Our Benefits include: 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. For more information about this role, please contact Anne-Marie Rosak; Head of Hospice & Community Services - anne-marie.rosak@rainbows.co.uk or call 01509 638000. To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Officer on recruitment@rainbows.co.uk This role is subject to an Enhanced (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For this role you will need to have to have the following essential criteria: Fully Qualified Health Play Specialist & registered with HPSET Experience working with babies and children of all ages Experience with babies and children with complex needs Ability to travel around the East Midlands and get to rural locations Our Benefits include: 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. For more information about this role, please contact Anne-Marie Rosak; Head of Hospice & Community Services - anne-marie.rosak@rainbows.co.uk or call 01509 638000. To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Officer on recruitment@rainbows.co.uk This role is subject to an Enhanced (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully Qualified with Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism & registered with HPSET

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with babies and children of all ages (0-18 years)
  • Experience with babies and children with complex needs
  • Demonstrates high standard of performance
  • Effective communication skills with Babies, Children, Young People & Families
  • Ability to teach and support other team members
  • Good team work
  • Experience of working independently without supervision

Desirable

  • Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience of managing a small budget
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully Qualified with Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism & registered with HPSET

Experience

Essential

  • Experience with babies and children of all ages (0-18 years)
  • Experience with babies and children with complex needs
  • Demonstrates high standard of performance
  • Effective communication skills with Babies, Children, Young People & Families
  • Ability to teach and support other team members
  • Good team work
  • Experience of working independently without supervision

Desirable

  • Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience of managing a small budget

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

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 Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

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 Officer

Emma Lois Burton

recruitment@rainbows.co.uk

01509638014

Details

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

RAI939386

Job locations

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS


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