Play Support Worker

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

This is a part-time post of 30 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12-8pm.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours. 

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months.

In order for your application to be considered it is essential that you hold an NC Childhood Practice qualification or equivalent Childcare qualifications.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our dynamic and experienced play service at the Royal Hospital for Children as a Play Support Worker for our Accident and Emergency and Clinical Decisions unit. We are currently searching for a qualified child care worker. The post will be a fixed term contract. The role will involve supporting children and young people during the hospital visit through providing recreational and normalizing play activities. The post holder will be responsible for managing the toys/play equipment and play area whilst working closely as part of an MDT. The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and the ability to support all children & young people inclusively. The role will involve you working independently with professional guidance from a Health Play Assistant. We are looking for a person with some post qualification experience of working with children in a child care setting. Some experience of working in a health care setting is preferred but not essential.

For more information, please contact: Claire Kennedy, Acting Play Service Manager, , Claire.kennedy3@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

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