Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity
Gamer-in-Residence
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Salary: £24,500 (12-month, fixed-term contract)
Working pattern: Full-time, includes weekend and evening work
For 25 years, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity has championed fun in our city’s children’s hospital. Beginning with support for the former Yorkhill hospital, the charity now delivers a wealth of activity at the Royal Hospital for Children. Our year-round portfolio of regular entertainers includes special visits, from sports teams to Santa Claus, and a UK-leading gaming service designed to help the 500+ children and young people treated at the hospital every day. The Gamer in Residence at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity supports the delivery of these engaging, high-quality activities for children, young people and families receiving care at the Royal Hospital for Children, and associated sites. This is a full-time, entry-level role within the Charity Impact Team, with flexible working hours and weekend working. The role supports the delivery of gaming sessions, play activities and hospital events, helping to create positive experiences for children and families during their time in hospital. You will also contribute ideas and support the testing of new approaches to hospital activities.
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Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of supporting activities, events or sessions for children and young people.
- Basic knowledge of gaming and/or digital play, with confidence using multiple brands of games console.
- An interest in using play and gaming to improve the hospital experience for children and young people.
- Ability to work as part of a team and follow guidance, processes and risk assessments.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekend work.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials as part of activity delivery.
- A Disclosure Scotland check will be carried out under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
- Full Driving license and access to a car is essential. Willingness to drive the Charity’s small van on occasion (with training).
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Desirable
- Experience of delivering or supporting events or activities for children and young people.
- Experience in using gaming, VR, AR or interactive digital play, particularly in a setting involving children.
- Experience of working or volunteering in a hospital, healthcare or charity setting.
- Interest in developing new ideas and trialling new approaches to play and activities.
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