# Play Leader > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/play-leader/7b38868e-cfc4-44ce-9dcd-1d6561c932a3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/play-leader/7b38868e-cfc4-44ce-9dcd-1d6561c932a3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Part time - 27 hours per week (Weekend work required once a month) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T14:30:45.616Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8014311 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8014311?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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: - Provide play services across all areas where children and young people are seen, with working hours aligned to their needs, including evenings and weekends. - Deliver play activities that are tailored to the age, stage, and individual needs of children and young people across the Trust. - Maintain a welcoming, safe, and age-appropriate environment for all children and young people accessing the service. - Work alongside the Play Specialist to deliver a range of play and distraction programmes that support both developmental and therapeutic needs. - Actively promote and contribute to the ongoing development of the play service across the organisation. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. *** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6117 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description Reporting into the Play specialist and Play Service Manager some of your responsibilities will include: Provide play services across all areas where children and young people are seen, with working hours aligned to their needs, including evenings and weekends. - Deliver play activities that are tailored to the age, stage, and individual needs of children and young people across the Trust. - Maintain a welcoming, safe, and age-appropriate environment for all children and young people accessing the service. - Work alongside the Play Specialist to deliver a range of play and distraction programmes that support both developmental and therapeutic needs. - Actively promote and contribute to the ongoing development of the play service across the organisation. ## Responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. *** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6117 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Working with children - Able to support volunteers and play assistants **Desirable** - Caring responsibilities Working within health service ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Commitment to: Caring environment Flexible working **Desirable** - Ability to be flexible within stated hours and areas of work. ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Family friendly environment - Maintaining a safe environment - Basic knowledge of Safeguarding/Child Protection - To understand the importance of play to minimise the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family - To promote development of child - Written, verbal and non-verbal communication - Organisational skills - Numeracy and literacy skills - Time-management skills - To have basic key board / I.T. skills to effectively use hospital information systems, including inputting data - To have up to date mandatory training in moving and handling techniques including wheel chairs, hoists and trolleys - To have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding Level 1 - To have knowledge of Infection prevention and control measures **Desirable** - Infection Control - Knowledge of issues relating to consent, child protection and confidentiality - Knowledge of developmental, therapeutic play, preparation and distraction for all age hospitalised children - Ability to evaluate and reflect on own practice Food Handling ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - English Language GCSE A-C or Level 2 equivalent - Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education / NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing - NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or other professional - Childcare Qualification at Level 3 or above **Desirable** - Hospital Play Certificate - Play-work Sector Endorsed Foundation degree (PSEFD) - 1 year experience working in a child care setting - Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development ### Demonstrates Trust Values **Essential** - Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [play leader, band 4 (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300152) - [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.