Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Children's Play and Health Care Worker (6-12 month Experience)

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

Location: Stockport and within Greater Manchester

Contract Type: Variable hours

Hours: Part-Time & Full-Time (see below)

Hourly Rate: £12.60

About Us

At Lagan's Foundation, we're not your typical care provider. We work differently because children need different things.

As a Children's Play and Healthcare Worker, you'll join our vibrant internal care team, supporting a child with health and developmental needs at home, during school transport, and in the community. You'll be there to play, engage, and care — not just provide personal support.

This role isn't about ticking care plans — it's about creating moments that matter.

Shifts and Hours:

Shifts may vary based on the needs of the children and families. We are looking for someone available:

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
• Saturday: 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Additional shifts may be available depending on training and availability. We are happy to discuss flexible options with candidates.

What You'll Do

• 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 child's unique world
• Attend regular team meetings, training, and supervision
• Keep up-to-date records and contribute to excellent communication across the team
• Be a true ambassador of Lagan's Foundation — we are one family

What Makes You a Good Fit

We hire people, not just qualifications. We're 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
• Integrity – You do the right thing, even when no one is watching
• 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, you'll 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. Here's what you'll 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 Lagan's Foundation, we welcome you — all of you. We embrace diversity, celebrate individuality, and support every team member to grow. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and we're 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 life of a child 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship and meet at least one of the following criteria? 1)I am a UK national 2)I have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme 3)I hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) 4)I have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years.
• Do you have your own car available for work use and willing to add business use to your car insurance? (This is a mandatory requirement for this role. Please do not apply if you do not meet this criterion.)
• Shifts may vary based on the needs of the children and families. We are looking for someone available:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Additional shifts may be available depending on training and availability. We are happy to discuss flexible options with candidates.

• Are you able to travel to and provide care for families in other locations across Greater Manchester when required, in addition to Stockport?

Experience:

• caring for children relevant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• full UK driving license? (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person