Children's Playworker

Are you an enthusiastic and positive person with experience of working with children and young people with life limiting conditions? Are you creative and passionate about the importance of play when working with children with complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Childrens Services Team and provide play and recreational activities to children and young people in their home, community settings and in the Hospice., To work alongside the Play Specialists to promote the importance of play

To provide a positive, warm and welcoming environment to children and their families

Ensure children receive appropriate play and stimulation according to their emotional and developmental needs

To play a key role in providing children, siblings and families with positive memory experiences

Knowledge of providing care for children with complex healthcare needs

Understanding of safeguarding children

Excellent communication skills

UK driving licence

Flexibility and adaptability

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever were needed. As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

A competitive salary and generous annual leave

Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Free car parking and cycle to work scheme

Career development and progression opportunities

A caring, supportive and inclusive environment