Play Support Worker

Job summary

Play Support Worker - Paediatrics

Band 2 | 30 Hours per Week | Wexham Park Hospital

Are you passionate about helping children feel safe, supported, and cared for during their hospital journey? Join our friendly and dedicated Paediatric Play Team at Wexham Park Hospital and make a meaningful difference every day.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to support the delivery of high-quality therapeutic play services for babies, children, and young people receiving care in hospital.

As a Play Support Worker, you will help create a welcoming, engaging, and child-friendly environment where play is used to reduce anxiety, encourage emotional wellbeing, and support children through often challenging experiences.

Main duties of the job

• Working under the general direction of the play specialists to assist with the daily running of the play service throughout Paediatrics.
• You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality play service within the paediatric setting, ensuring that all children, young people, families, staff, and members of the public are treated with kindness, respect, and dignity at all times.
• Providing a warm and welcoming environment, you will offer prompt and courteous support to those requiring assistance.
• Working under the guidance of a Play Specialist, you will organise and supervise both individual and group play activities that reflect each child's age, stage of development, medical needs, and personal interests.
• You will ensure that play is inclusive, therapeutic, and culturally appropriate, promoting emotional wellbeing and aiding in the hospital experience.
• You will also assist in preparing and maintaining play areas and resources, ensuring that all toys and equipment are clean, safe, and suitable for use.
• You will take responsibility for the health, safety, and wellbeing of children in your care, remaining vigilant and responsive to their needs.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication is essential in this role.
• You will be expected to liaise sensitively and professionally with children, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to a coordinated and supportive care environment.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £21,294 a year per annum incl HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 151-JLM641
• Job locations: Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL24HL

Job description

For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good written English and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of personnel within the organisation.
• Able to work with team and independently.
• Good administration and organisational skills.

Experience

Essential

• Customer care experience

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an acute hospital

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GSCE (or equivalent) level
• Willing to undertake training appropriate for the role.

Employer details

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Address: Wexham Park Hospital, Wexham Street, Slough, SL24HL

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