Lead Outreach Play Specialist

Salary Starting £28,600 per annum

Location Hospice and Community

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Are you an energetic and motivated person with a passion for creating fun and exciting play activities for children of all ages and abilities? Do you have the desire to lead on the development of outreach play services and hold a qualification in a Health Play Specialism registered with HPSET?

Then we would love to hear from you!

We are currently seeking a Play Specialist to be part of our outreach services that we provide to our Rainbows Community inside and outside the hospice. Providing therapeutic and generic, play and leisure activities for babies, children and young people at Rainbows, creating meaningful and enjoyable memories in a safe and caring environment.

As well as ensuring all children have access to play and planning appropriate activities based on a child’s needs, you will be responsible for providing assistance, guidance and leadership to the wider Play Team of 3. Supporting the team by overseeing all activities, promoting and maintaining good team work and working alongside the Family Support Lead on any Employee Relation activities.

This is full time role 37.5 hours Monday- Friday with some weekend working for events, for example; Family Fun Days and annual Christmas party.

For this role you will need to have to have the following essential criteria:

Fully Qualified Health Play Specialist & registered with HPSET
Experience working with babies and children of all ages
Experience with babies and children with complex needs
Ability to travel around the East Midlands and get to rural locations

For more information about this role, please contact Anne-Marie Rosak; Head of Hospice & Community Services - anne-marie.rosak@rainbows.co.uk or call 01509 638000.

To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Officer on recruitment@rainbows.co.uk

This role is subject to an Enhanced (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times.

Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care.

The Rainbows experience, wherever you are.

Across the East Midlands we will:

transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition
relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions
support every child and young person to achieve their full potential
create memories for families to treasure
provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person