37.5 Hours per week – working flexibly (days, nights and weekends)
Salary
Band 5 range £32,073 - £39,043 per annum plus Inner London Allowance and unsocial payment
Haven House is looking for a compassionate and creative Play Coordinator to lead and deliver therapeutic, developmental and recreational play for babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Working across the hospice, Hospice at Home and community settings, you will coordinate the day-to-day play service, support families, plan meaningful activities and help create positive, inclusive childhood experiences.
We are seeking someone with experience of working with children and young people, strong communication and organisational skills, and a warm, flexible approach. Experience with children with additional needs, hospice care or bereavement support would be an advantage.
If you are passionate about using play to support children and families, we would love to hear from you.
In return we will offer you a supportive environment to develop your knowledge and skills in paediatric palliative care which will be delivered through a personal development plan with our Practice Facilitator.
If you believe you have what it takes to make a difference to the children and families we care for, get in touch today.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment.
Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
For more information about the role, download a copy of the job description.
Benefits
As a band 5 you will be entitled to the following range of benefits;
- Retention of your NHS pension (subject to criteria)
- Agenda for Change long holiday service entitlement, if applicable
- Unsocial hours payments
- London Allowance
- Free on-site parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
To apply
Please download the application form and email to the Resourcing team by Wednesday 19 August.
Interviews to be scheduled for week commencing 31 August and 7 September.
