Greater Manchester Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Lagan's Foundation; Bolton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's healthcare provider in Greater Manchester seeks a passionate Children's Play and Healthcare Worker to support children aged 0-19. You'll engage children through play and provide high-quality care in their own homes. Ideal candidates have experience working with children, a love for play-based interaction, and qualifications in health and social care. Competitive hourly rate offered, including flexible work options.

Benefits

Company pension

Sick pay

Health Cash Plan

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children.
• A love for play-based learning and interaction.
• A clear Enhanced DBS-Child & Adult.

Responsibilities

• Use play to connect, support learning and development.
• Actively contribute to meaningful, fun, and safe experiences.
• Build trusted relationships with families and colleagues.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Confidence to work independently and collaboratively

Good Communication

Empathy

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Greater Manchester Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Childrens Play and Health Care Worker (0-2 Years Experience). Female applicants only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).

Location: Greater Manchester
Role Type: Variable
Hours: Part-Time & Full-Time
Hourly Rate: £12.21

At Lagans 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 to 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; 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.

Main duties of the job

This role is about creating moments that matter, not ticking off care plans.

• 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 Lagans 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 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, 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 cannot be considered.

Benefits and how to apply

• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Health Cash Plan 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 — Lagans Foundation embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and are happy to discuss flexible working and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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 your CV to [e-mail] or call 01204 800304 for an informal chat.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

• Company pension
• Sick pay

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent
• Level 2 Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Health and Social Care
• Enhanced DBS – Child and Adult Workforce

Experience

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of delivering personal care
• Experience of working shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions will be required.