Social work Jobs
Health Play Specialist
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Skegby, Sutton-In-Ashfield
Salary
£28k – £31k
Posted
21 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Health Play Specialist in Skegby, a full-time social work role. The advertised salary is £28k – £31k. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.
Job summary Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people through the power of play. Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and creative Health Play Specialist to join our dedicated team and help make healthcare experiences more positive, reassuring, and child-centred. As a Health Play Specialist, you will use therapeutic play, creative activities, and age-appropriate interventions to help children and young people understand and cope with illness…
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