Clinical Support Worker for Play inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
MON 4 NOV 2024
Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust r7z94OVO
Candidates should possess a Care Certificate or be willing to pursue NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, along with experience in a creative environment for children with complex health needs. Offering a competitive salary between £25,235 and £26,265, along with various employee benefits, this role is essential in providing tailored care packages within a supportive, multi-disciplinary team. Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references, as Acorns is dedicated to safeguarding and ensuring the rights of children and young adults in their care.
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a Clinical Support Worker for Play at our Birmingham Hospice to have responsibility for planning and delivering play and activities for children and young people attending the hospice.
As a Clinical Support Worker for Play, youll
- Assist nurses in assessing the care needs of the children
- Liaise with the Matron to plan and deliver appropriate activities for children and adolescents of varying ages and abilities
- Develop, plan and evaluate play programs, activities and events
- Create opportunities within the hospice that support the education, learning and development needs of the children and young people
- Co-ordinate effective use of resources including gardens and sensory rooms
About us
Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for a Clinical Support Worker for Play at our Birmingham Hospice to have responsibility for planning and delivering play and activities for children and young people attending the hospice.
About the Role
At Acorns, we aim to make every day a special day for children who spend time with us at a hospice. We provide complex care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our Clinical Support Workers for Play are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care.
As a Clinical Support Worker for Play, youll
- Assist nurses in assessing the care needs of the children
- Liaise with the Matron to plan and deliver appropriate activities for children and adolescents of varying ages and abilities
- Develop, plan and evaluate play programs, activities and events
- Create opportunities within the hospice that support the education, learning and development needs of the children and young people
- Co-ordinate effective use of resources including gardens and sensory rooms
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About You
- Care certificate or willing to work towards
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent
- Experience in a creative environment for children and young people with complex health needs
What We Offer
- £25,235 - £26,265 per annum. Enhancements for Saturdays (30%), Sundays (50%) and nights (50%)
- 37.5 hours per week
- Based in Birmingham
- Employee discounts from leading retailers
- Employee gym discount scheme
- Bike-to-Work scheme
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.
As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
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