Job summary
We are looking for TWO enthusiastic, motivated Play Workers to join our busy Therapeutic Play Department working within the Acute Child Health Directorate at Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales.
The roles will primarily be based on our acute wards, but will be expected to work flexibly across the hospital to support the wider service to meet the needs of patients as they arise.
The Therapeutic Play Department is currently going through an exciting period of change and development which means it is a great time to join us as you can help shape the vision of the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must possess a minimum of level 3 childcare qualification.
This position is full time (37.5hrs).
Experience of working with babies, children and young people (BCYP) from 0-16 is essential, as is an understanding of child development and how this is impacted by hospital admission.
The successful candidate will work as part of the wider play team but also alongside other members of the MDT to provide the best care, planning and support for individuals throughout their hospital journey.
The role will involve delivering normalizing, general and developmental play.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Child's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland) QCF or CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education or CACHE Extended Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development or Open University (OU) Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice or Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development - CCLD
- Basic Secondary Education up to 5 GCSE level or beyond, including English and Math's (GCSE Grade A* - C)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Further units from the Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Ireland) QCF
- An awareness of the Children Act 1989 / Children's rights (UNCRC,1990)
- Knowledge of typical child development milestones and how this is impacted by hospitalisation
- Knowledge of the SoHPS professional standards and code of conduct
- Knowledge of the Foundation Phase and Birth to Three Matters
- Training in Makaton or alternative communication method
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with babies, children and young people (BCYP) from 0 - 16yrs.
- Experience of observing & recording children's progress.
- Awareness of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting with babies, children and young people (BCYP)
- Experience of working with babies, children and young people in another setting, such as, education, care or community settings.
- Experience of working with babies, children and young people who have specific medical and education needs, for example, Profound Medical and Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Learning Disabilities (LD) or those with a Neurodivergent (ND) Diagnosis.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work with and provide creative activities to individual and groups of babies, children and young people (BCYP)
- Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Patient and understanding
- Caring Nature
- Trustworthy
- Able to work flexibly
- Ability to withstand the physical demands of caring for young children
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Ability to play a musical instrument
- Computer skills
- Good organisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Child's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Northern Ireland) QCF or CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care & Education or CACHE Extended Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development or Open University (OU) Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Practice or Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Diploma Children's Care, Learning and Development - CCLD
- Basic Secondary Education up to 5 GCSE level or beyond, including English and Math's (GCSE Grade A* - C)
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Further units from the Level 3 Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development (Wales and Ireland) QCF
- An awareness of the Children Act 1989 / Children's rights (UNCRC,1990)
- Knowledge of typical child development milestones and how this is impacted by hospitalisation
- Knowledge of the SoHPS professional standards and code of conduct
- Knowledge of the Foundation Phase and Birth to Three Matters
- Training in Makaton or alternative communication method
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with babies, children and young people (BCYP) from 0 - 16yrs.
- Experience of observing & recording children's progress.
- Awareness of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting with babies, children and young people (BCYP)
- Experience of working with babies, children and young people in another setting, such as, education, care or community settings.
- Experience of working with babies, children and young people who have specific medical and education needs, for example, Profound Medical and Learning Disabilities (PMLD), Learning Disabilities (LD) or those with a Neurodivergent (ND) Diagnosis.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work with and provide creative activities to individual and groups of babies, children and young people (BCYP)
- Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Patient and understanding
- Caring Nature
- Trustworthy
- Able to work flexibly
- Ability to withstand the physical demands of caring for young children
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Ability to play a musical instrument
- Computer skills
- Good organisation skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
