Childrens Play and Health Care Worker

Childrens Play and Health Care Worker

Lagans Foundation is looking for a dedicated Childrens Play and Health Care Worker to support children with complex health and developmental needs through play‑based interactions, personal care, and emotional support in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children in home and community settings, ensuring safe, high‑quality care.
• Use play to connect, support learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide personal care where needed and use play to build confidence and independence.
• Follow individualised care plans, record key observations and maintain accurate written records.
• Build trusted relationships with families and colleagues.
• Attend regular team meetings, training sessions and supervision to develop skills.
• Maintain consistent communication across the care team.
• Think on your feet and adapt to each child’s unique world.
• Represent Lagans Foundation as a true ambassador of care and community.

Shift Pattern

• After‑school and weekend sessions: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30pm–6:30pm; Saturday 8:30am–10:30am.
• Additional shifts may be available depending on training and availability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working with children and young people.
• A love for play‑based learning and interaction.
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Level 2 Health and Social Care (or willingness to complete).
• Experience supporting children with complex health needs, disabilities or developmental delays.
• Experience delivering play‑based learning or therapeutic play.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child development.
• Training in first aid, moving and handling, epilepsy awareness, PEG feeding or other relevant clinical skills.
• Experience working within a homecare or community care environment.
• Experience working with families and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of emotional well‑being and behaviour support strategies.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and ownership of a vehicle with business insurance.
• Enhanced DBS – Child and Adult Workforce (or willingness to obtain one).
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship (UK national, settled/pre‑settled status, ILR, ILE).
• Minimum 6months experience working with children or young people.
• Willingness to undertake personal care tasks where required.
• Availability to work the required shift pattern (after‑school and weekend hours).

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (FTE).
• Pension scheme.
• Health Cash Plan (Hospital Saturday Fund).
• Perkbox.
• Unlimited counselling and emotional support.
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options.
• On‑site parking where applicable.
• Ongoing training, professional development and emotional wellbeing support.

Equality and Inclusion

Lagans Foundation is a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

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