Dedicated Child Support Assistant

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Nhs Scotland Full time
Support Children and Young People during Hospital Visits

We are seeking 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. This rewarding role involves providing recreational and normalizing play activities to children and young people during their hospital visit.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the toys/play equipment and play area while working closely as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills and the ability to support all children & young people inclusively are essential requirements for this position.

This fixed-term contract is for 12 months, with a part-time schedule of 30 hours per week. The shift pattern includes Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12pm to 8pm. Although some experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, it is not essential.

We offer a competitive salary that is Pro Rata for part-time hours. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. As an inclusive organization, we value diversity and promote a culture of equality across the board.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support children and young people during hospital visits through play activities
  • Manage toys/play equipment and play area
  • Work closely as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Require excellent communication skills and ability to support all children & young people inclusively
About Us

We are a Forces Friendly Employer and recognize the valuable skills, experience, and qualifications that members of the Armed Forces Community bring to the workforce. We support applications from across the community and encourage individuals to apply.



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