how to get into hospital playwork??

[meljane81]

Hi i have never posted on this site so not sure if im even doing it right! anyways i am very interested in becoming a hospital play assistant , what will i have to do for this i am 2 weeks off finishing my children and young people workforce diploma (lvl3)

would be greatful for any info

[bookpixie]

Hi MelJane81,
I work on children’s ward as a health care at first but when the opportunity came up for a playroom HPA I asked the hospital play specialist what i would need to be considered education wise as I already had NVQ3 in health care and a CCE in childcare and education as well as 5years working with children in a hospital environment she recommended I go do a NVQ3 in playwork which I did in a year and a year later I applied for the job.
You will have probably finished your diploma by now though so this is probably redundant!
Good Luck!