Children’s Play & Health Care Champion

Lagan's Foundation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan (Hospital Saturday)

Perkbox

Unlimited Counselling

Flexible benefits

On-site parking

Job summary

Lagan’s Foundation in Merseyside is seeking a Casual Temporary Entry Level Children’s Play and Healthcare Worker to join our friendly care team. You will support children and young people aged 0–19 with health and developmental needs, in their homes and communities, playing, engaging, and caring beyond routine tasks.

Visits are a minimum of two hours, during which you create joyful, development-fostering moments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Love for play-based learning and interaction.
• Full UK driving licence and access to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Play-based learning

Childcare experience

Independent working

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Childcare qualification

Level 2 Health and Social Care

UK DBS Enhanced

Job description

Lagan’s Foundation in Merseyside is seeking a Casual Temporary Entry Level Children’s Play and Healthcare Worker to join our friendly care team. You will support children and young people aged 0–19 with health and developmental needs, in their homes and communities, playing, engaging, and caring beyond routine tasks.

Visits are a minimum of two hours, during which you create joyful, development-fostering moments.