Naomi House & Jacksplace
Play and Activities Worker
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Activities Coordinator – Play and Activities (Care Department)
Location: Sutton Scotney Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per year (Band 4 equivalent) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (shift-based, including evenings and weekends) Application Deadline: 9 July 2026
About the Role
At Naomi and Jack's Hospice, we strive to create unforgettable experiences for children, young adults, and their families. Whether it’s through swimming, sensory play, quizzes, games, or music, we ensure every stay is full of joy and meaningful connections. Every day is unique—do you want to help make this happen?
Working with a diverse group of children and young adults, some with complex disabilities, communication barriers, mobility challenges, and life-limiting illnesses, this role requires creativity and sensitivity. Your ability to engage with individuals of all ages (from birth to 35) while offering tailored, enriching activities is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organise, and facilitate engaging, fun, and age-appropriate activities for children, young adults, and their families—ranging from sensory play to group games and music sessions.
- Support children, young adults, and their siblings in creating lasting positive memories during what can be emotionally challenging times.
- Demonstrate an energetic, professional, and adaptable approach—able to lead activities independently and collaboratively, working with care colleagues across residential care, group settings, and community visits.
- Travel to family homes to bring playful, joyful experiences within reach, using our wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Foster an inclusive, encouraging environment that respects individual needs and celebrates differences.
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Requirements
- Experience or passion for working with children and young adults who have complex needs, including disabilities or life-limiting illnesses.
- Understanding of age-appropriate play and activities for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, supportive setting.
- Valid driving licence necessary (due to rural location) and willingness to operate a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
- Enhanced DBS check required for safeguarding and vulnerability assurance.
- Preferred but not essential: Prior care or activities coordination experience.
Benefits Package
We value your contribution with a comprehensive benefits package:
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- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Group pension scheme (option to retain NHS pension for current members)
- Life assurance and HSF Health Cash Plan
- Blue light discount and free parking
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative work culture
- Regular on-site and community-based trips
Commitments
- The Trust is committed to safeguarding—all roles undergo enhanced DBS checks and require satisfactory references from the last 5 years.
- Full Mickey Mouse License must be secured prior to starting role.
- Appropriate mandatory training required before commencing work.
- Equal Opportunities Employer—we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- The vacancy may close early if sufficient candidates are received.
Next Steps
To help decide if this is the role for you, read "The Importance of Play at Naomi and Jack’s" here, written by Claire Potterton, our Play and Activities Team Leader.
Apply promptly to avoid disappointment, as the vacancy closes 9 July 2026 once sufficient candidates are received. Roles do not reopen once closed.
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