Job summary In collaboration with Starlight Children's Foundation, we are excited to be able to offer this fixed term Band 4 Playworker role to support Children and Young people (CYP) to cope with their medical condition and develop strategies to manage their associated medical regimen. To be successful in this role, you will have a relevant qualification in Play, child development, therapeutic play work or arts therapy, you will have experience of working with CYP's in social or healthcare settings. The post holder will need to enjoy working with children, be emotionally resilient and have compassion for others. You will report to the Community play specialist in the service, see patients attending for clinic and treatment, and will be vital in reducing the anxiety surrounding hospital procedures through desensitisation and normalising play. You will work with all CYP's and their families with identified need, but with an emphasis on working with children who have developmental difficulties and / or Neurodevelopmental presentations or children who are having MRIs on a research project. This may involve supporting the wider team to understand the importance of play for these children and young people. The service is child needs led and interventions will be offered within the local community and / or The Grange Hospital dependent on the CYP's needs. This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026 Main duties of the job Using therapeutic play techniques to help children understand and cope with their medical condition, treatment and its impact on their daily life. Supporting the lead health play specialist through their triage, to manage a large caseload of children within clinical pathways. Working within outpatient clinics with children/young people (CYP) and their families. Attending home visits to support children's wellbeing through play. Supporting the collection of case studies and impact evidence, within the boundaries of informed consent and agreed procedures Using evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions for children and young people. Support Starlight as requested and in collaboration with the health play specialist Carry out other duties as agreed with the Senior health play specialist and Starlight supervisor. As the post is funded externally by Starlight Children's Foundation there will an additional emphasis on data collection for impact measurement and reporting, as well as to support at external events. In addition to being part of the Paediatric Psychology Service, you will also be part of the Starlight Children's Foundation with access to regular supervision, training, and resources. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-ACS082-0325 Job locations St Cadoc's Hospital, Llwyn Onn Lodge Road Caerleon NP18 3XQ Job description Job responsibilities 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience to include: NVQ, CACHE, NNEB (Level 3) in Child Care/Play Work or Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or Early Childhood Studies (BA) Significant experience in supporting children therapeutically using play Ability to work with and provide creative activities to individual and groups of children / adolescents Desirable Additional qualifications in a clinically relevant area Experience Essential Experience working as a Play Worker in a health setting (hospital and / or community). Significant experience in childcare settings. Experience / knowledge of different cultures and ethnic groups with a specific focus on play and health. Desirable Previous work within Paediatrics / Children with Developmental Delay and / or Neurodevelopmental service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience to include: NVQ, CACHE, NNEB (Level 3) in Child Care/Play Work or Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or Early Childhood Studies (BA) Significant experience in supporting children therapeutically using play Ability to work with and provide creative activities to individual and groups of children / adolescents Desirable Additional qualifications in a clinically relevant area Experience Essential Experience working as a Play Worker in a health setting (hospital and / or community). Significant experience in childcare settings. Experience / knowledge of different cultures and ethnic groups with a specific focus on play and health. Desirable Previous work within Paediatrics / Children with Developmental Delay and / or Neurodevelopmental service Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Cadoc's Hospital, Llwyn Onn Lodge Road Caerleon NP18 3XQ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)