Play Support Worker

Job overview

Play Support Worker – Paediatrics

Band 2 | 22.5 Hours per Week | Wexham Park Hospital

Are you passionate about helping children feel safe, supported, and cared for during their hospital journey? Join our friendly and dedicated Paediatric Play Team at Wexham Park Hospital and make a meaningful difference every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support the delivery of high-quality therapeutic play services for babies, children, and young people receiving care in hospital.

About the Role

As a Play Support Worker, you will help create a welcoming, engaging, and child-friendly environment where play is used to reduce anxiety, encourage emotional wellbeing, and support children through often challenging experiences.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving the hospital experience for children and families. Every day brings the chance to comfort, encourage, and inspire young patients when they need it most.

If you are committed to making a real difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a caring and dynamic paediatric team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Working under the general direction of the play specialists to assist with the daily running of the play service throughout Paediatrics.
• You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality play service within the paediatric setting, ensuring that all children, young people, families, staff, and members of the public are treated with kindness, respect, and dignity at all times.
• Providing a warm and welcoming environment, you will offer prompt and courteous support to those requiring assistance.
• Working under the guidance of a Play Specialist, you will organise and supervise both individual and group play activities that reflect each child’s age, stage of development, medical needs, and personal interests.
• You will ensure that play is inclusive, therapeutic, and culturally appropriate, promoting emotional wellbeing and aiding in the hospital experience.
• You will also assist in preparing and maintaining play areas and resources, ensuring that all toys and equipment are clean, safe, and suitable for use.
• You will take responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in your care, remaining vigilant and responsive to their needs.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication is essential in this role.
• You will be expected to liaise sensitively and professionally with children, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to a coordinated and supportive care environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.