Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Childrens Play and Health Care Worker (0-2 Years Experience (Female Applicants only)

Must DRIVE & have OWN CAR. No visa Sponsorship available.

Due to the personal care needs and preferences of our clients we are only able to consider female applicants for this role in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9 Part 1)

Location: Greater Manchester

Role Type: Variable

Hours: Part-Time & Full-Time

Hourly Rate: 12.60 day rate 12.82 night rate based on Carer Level 1

At Lagans Foundation were not your typical care provider. We work differently because children need different things.

As a Childrens Play and Healthcare Worker youll join our vibrant internal care team supporting children and young people aged 019 with a variety of health and developmental needs in their own homes and communities. Youll be there to play engage and care not just provide personal support. We are in families homes for a minimum of two hours per visit and during that time we dont just tick off tasks we create joy promote development and build lasting memories for children who may have limited time.

This role isnt about ticking care plans its about creating moments that matter.

Use play to connect support learning development and emotional wellbeing

Actively contribute to meaningful fun and safe experiences

Provide high-quality care alongside play including personal care where needed

Build trusted relationships with families and colleagues

Think on your feet and adapt to each childs unique world

Attend regular team meetings training and supervision

Keep up-to-date records and contribute to excellent communication across the team

Take part in team bonding training and buddying new team members

Be a true ambassador of Lagans Foundation we are one family

What Makes You a Good Fit

We hire people not just qualifications. Were looking for individuals who naturally live our five values:

Passion You care deeply about helping children thrive

Resilience You can handle emotional situations with strength and grace and show up for the family and your colleagues

Integrity You do the right thing even when no one is watching and raise concerns if required Good Communication You listen well speak kindly and work as part of a team

Empathy You truly understand and connect with the children and families you support

In addition youll need:

Experience working with children and young people

A love for play-based learning and interaction

Confidence to work independently and collaboratively

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with business insurance)

A willingness to work towards or already hold Level 3 Health & Social Care

Ideally a qualification in childcare play work or similar and Level 2 Health and Social Care

A clear Enhanced DBS-Child & Adult

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this role you must:

Be a UK national or

Have settled/pre-settled status or

Hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)

Have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years before the start of the role

Be aged 16 or over and not in full-time education

Have the right to work in the UK we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Applicants who do not meet these criteria unfortunately cannot be considered.

Why Join Us

Because we are a family we take care of our own. Heres what youll get in return:

28 days holiday (FTE)

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan (Hospital Saturday Fund) and Perkbox

Unlimited Counselling

Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options

On-site parking where applicable

Ongoing training professional development and emotional support

Be You With Us

At Lagans Foundation we welcome you all of you. We embrace diversity celebrate individuality and support every team member to grow. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and were happy to talk about flexible working and any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Ready to Help Children Thrive Through Play

If you want to bring light into the lives of children with complex needs and you believe in the power of play care and connection we want to hear from you.

Send in your CV to or call to have an informal chat.