Play worker Work, Jobs in Hitchin (with Salaries)

VacancyTitle: Children's Playworker
Keech Hospice —Luton
- £24,995 a year
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Hospice
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Children's Playworker
Keech Hospice —Luton
- £24,995 - £25,371 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
8d
Breakfast & After School Club Playworker
Re:play After School Club —St Albans
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Experience working with children
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After School Club Playworker - Northwood HA6
Junior Adventures Group UK —Northwood
- £8.00 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- School
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Activity Playworker, Bank
Norwood —London
- £13.50 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
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Early Years Practitioner & Wraparound Care Lead
Premier Education —Cheshunt
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Childcare
- English
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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VacancyTitle: Children's Playworker
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UK driving licence and confidence driving to new places. Knowledge of providing care for children with complex medical needs. We support adults in Bedfordshire.
£24,995 a year
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VacancyTitle: Children's Playworker

Keech Hospice -
Luton

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
£24,995 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Computer literacy
Special needs childcare support
Experience working with children
Computer skills
Experience of working with children and young people
Experience caring for children with complex needs
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary £24,995
Location Luton

This is a temporary, full time vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Children’s Playworker – 37.5 hours per week - Fixed-term contract for 2 years

Starting salary £24,995 per annum, with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to £25,371 per annum.

Are you an enthusiastic and positive person with experience of working with children and young people with life limiting conditions? Are you creative and passionate about the importance of play when working with children with complex needs? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Children’s Services Team and provide play and recreational activities to children and young people in their home, community settings and in the Hospice.

Key Responsibilities:
To work alongside the Play Specialists to promote the importance of play
To provide a positive, warm and welcoming environment to children and their families
Ensure children receive appropriate play and stimulation according to their emotional and developmental needs
To play a key role in providing children, siblings and families with positive memory experiences

What we’re looking for:
Knowledge of providing care for children with complex medical needs
Understanding of safeguarding children
Excellent communication skills
IT skills
UK driving licence and confidence driving to new places
Flexibility and adaptability

Why join us:
A competitive salary and generous annual leave
Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme
Healthcare scheme
Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
Career development and progression opportunities
A caring, supportive and inclusive environment

For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.

Interview date: 17th September 2026

As an equal opportunity and disability confident leader accredited employer, we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

If you require any assistance completing the application form, or would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact [email protected]

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring services (DBS) check.

The Company

Keech Hospice provides free specialist palliative and end of life care for people of all ages. We support adults in Bedfordshire. Children and their families in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. At home, in hospice, or wherever we’re needed.

As a teaching hospice, our exceptional people, training, and facilities are helping local communities to live and die well.

Benefits

Competitive
salary

Cycle-to-work*
scheme

Support with health and wellbeing

Training and development

Staff representative group*

Cash
health plan*

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