Job Description

The post holder is responsible for organising, initiating, supervising, and interpreting play for children/young people, which is appropriate to their age, ability and culture, working with the Health Visitors, parents and other agencies to identify, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for families and groups in the community.



This post is fixed term for 3 years due to meet the needs of the service



To document any therapeutic play interventions and outcomes, producing detailed reports for discussion with other professionals.To appropriately refer on to other agencies as necessary.



To promote an awareness of the importance of play for children and their families liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout all establishments where there are children



To document any therapeutic play interventions and outcomes, producing detailed reports for discussion with other professionals.



To appropriately refer on to other agencies as necessary.



To promote an awareness of the importance of play for children and their families liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout all establishments where there are children.



To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assist in the management of the child/young person and family attending child health clinics and other community groups.



To participate in producing information leaflets and booklets for children and families in the community.



Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.



Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.



CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.



Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:



We listen, learn, and improve We treat everyone with respect We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.



At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.



To document any therapeutic play interventions and outcomes, producing detailed reports for discussion with other professionals.



To appropriately refer on to other agencies as necessary.



To promote an awareness of the importance of play for children and their families liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout all establishments where there are children.



To liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assist in the management of the child/young person and family attending child health clinics and other community groups.



To participate in producing information leaflets and booklets for children and families in the community.



To work with the multi agency team looking at referrals and identifying appropriate action.



To work with the multi agency team to meet the agreed objectives of the project.



To have specialised skills in communicating with children and their families and interpret the same through the media of play.



To participate in staff meetings.



Appropriate experience working with children.



NNEB or Early Years Child Care BTEC equivalent.



To have a sound knowledge of child protection issues and participate in the process when necessary.



Undertake further training to enhance role.



To be responsible for establishing communication links with students through colleges, Health Visitors and members of the multi - disciplinary team.



To evaluate health promotion initiatives in the community working with other agencies.



To monitor progress of the young children throughout interventions



To assist other multi-disciplinary team members in the securing of funding bids.



To plan, monitor, document and evaluate play programmes for individual child and family needs.



To develop, initiate health promotion initiatives in the community working with other agencies.



Be responsible for planning implementing and documenting individual care plans.



To deliver effective family care through structured programmes of play, defining and working to objectives in partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team.



To actively participate in clinic activities by preparing children/young people, particularly by recording all height and weight measurements.



To alleviate the effects of procedures for individual children/ young people through play and emotional support, especially for children/young people with special needs.



To facilitate the family centered approach to play by encouraging the participation of the family in the child / young persons play therapy.



To initiate group play therapy, distraction and preparation.



To participate in producing guidelines and procedures which will enhance play for children/young people.



Participate in Clinical Audit and Research activity thus promoting a positive attitude towards the implementation of evidence-based practice.



Be responsible for managing own caseload and maintaining records. Works to standard operating procedures.



Computer skills