Job Description

Children's Playworker - 37.5 hours per week

Starting salary 24,267 per annum, with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to 24,873 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 healthcare needs Understanding of safeguarding children Excellent communication skills UK driving licence 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 and Person Specification below.


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 recruitment@keech.org.uk


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



Keech provide free, specialist care for Adults in Luton and South Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes living with a life limiting illness. Keech supports adults and children to live pain and symptom free, to spend untroubled time with their loved one, to understand what's happening to them, to stay out of hospital and to make the most of the time they have.

Contact:

Recruitment@keech.org.uk