Main duties of the job

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Establish and maintain effective communication with children, families and professionals across health and social care services.

Ensure that all children receive the appropriate play and stimulation related to their emotional / developmental needs. Organise and facilitate said play with support.

To devise individualised play plans for children.

To create individual developmental and play assessments for each and every child, adjusting when the childs needs have changed, with support.

To ensure that individual childrens care plans are followed to the highest standards.

To provide psycho-social, emotional and physical care and support to children and families.

Through the provision of play provide support for the families and siblings that are under stress and in crisis, demonstrating a commitment to family centred care.

Inform, educate, support and advise families in the role of play.

To normalise hospice environment to replicate activities which can be done in other settings.

To advocate for the child and families, recognising challenges and supporting decisions and choices.

To arrange trips and activities for children in line with Zoes Place outings policy.

To promote an awareness of the emotional needs of children and the importance of play within a care team.

Creating opportunities for legacy building (memory making) for families, by providing them with options and resources.

Contribute to the selection and purchase of toys and play equipment

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the hospice between 9am and 5pm on 01642 457985. (Ask for Head of Care, or Deputy Head of Care) 

Closing date 30/11/24