Children's Health Care Worker

Lagan's Foundation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Health plan

Perkbox

Unlimited counselling

Flexible benefits

On-site parking

Training & development

Job summary

Lagan’s Foundation is hiring a part-time Children’s Play and Healthcare Worker to support children aged 0–19 in Merseyside. You’ll join a caring internal team delivering play-led health and developmental support in families’ homes, with visits typically lasting two hours.

You’ll engage, care and play, building lasting relationships, and adapting to each child’s world while attending regular training and team meetings. Flexible hours and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Love for play-based learning and interaction.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (business insurance).

Responsibilities

• Use play to connect, support learning, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide high-quality care alongside play, including personal care where needed.
• Build trusted relationships with families and colleagues.
• Attend team meetings, training and supervision.
• Keep up-to-date records and communicate across the team.
• Be an ambassador of Lagan’s Foundation and support new team members.

Skills

Play-based learning

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Childcare qualification

Play work qualification

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Part-time Permanent Entry Level

Posted 14 Sep 2026

Description

Children’s Play and Health Care Worker

Location:Merseyside

Role Type:Permanent

Hours:16 hours, availability required Monday to Sunday, potential to have more hours

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 children and young people aged 0–19 with a variety of health and developmental needs, in their own homes and communities. You’ll 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 don’t just tick off tasks, we create joy, promote development, and build lasting memories for children who may have limited time.

This role isn’t about ticking care plans — it’s 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 child’s 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 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 ourfive values:

Passion– You care deeply about helping children thriveResilience– You can handle emotional situations with strength and grace and show up for the family and your colleaguesIntegrity– You do the right thing, even when no one is watching and raise concerns if requiredGood Communication– You listen well, speak kindly, and work as part of a teamEmpathy– 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 forplay-based learning and interaction
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with business insurance)
• 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, youmust:

• Be aUK national, or
• Havesettled/pre-settled status, or
• HoldIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)orIndefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)
• Have beenordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 yearsbefore the start of the role
• Have the right to work in the UK—we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Applicants who do not meet these criteriaunfortunately 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)
• 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.