Play Leader

Fixed Term | 12 Months An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established Play Service at Sheffield Children's Hospital on a part-time basis. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires flexibility, as you will work across the Helena Specialist Nursing Team and Ryegate House, as well as supporting children and families through home and school visits. You will be joining a welcoming and experienced hospital play team. As a Play Leader, you will be responsible for organising and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play and recreational activities for children and young people aged 0-19 years who attend Ryegate House or receive support in the community from the Helena team. About You

• Childcare level 3 qualification
• Access to own car
Main duties of the job Reporting into the Play specialist and Play Service Manager some of your responsibilities will include: o Provide play services across all areas where children and young people are seen, with working hours aligned to their needs, including evenings and weekends.o Deliver play activities that are tailored to the age, stage, and individual needs of children and young people across the Trust.o Maintain a welcoming, safe, and age-appropriate environment for all children and young people accessing the service.o Work alongside the Play Specialist to deliver a range of play and distraction programmes that support both developmental and therapeutic needs.o Actively promote and contribute to the ongoing development of the play service across the organisation.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary this year, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.