Children's Play and Health Care Worker- Liverpool
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £12.71 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £12.71 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Hydref 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bolton, BL6 6PG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0590-26-0011 |
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Children's Play and Health Care Worker Must DRIVE & have OWN CAR. No visa Sponsorship available. Location:Domiciliary, within Liverpool Type:Variable hours Hours:Part-Time Hourly Rate:£12.71 About Us At Lagan's Foundation, were 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 its about creating moments that matter. Shifts and Availabilitiy:Shift lengths may vary depending on the needs of the children and families we support and can range from approximately 2 to 6 hours. Shifts may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. We are looking for individuals who can offer clear and consistent availability during the following core hours: Monday to Friday: 6:00 am 10:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am 10:00 pm Applicants should be available to work at least two weekends per month. As the needs of the families we support can change, shift patterns and rotas may occasionally need to be adjusted. We work on a rolling rota basis and aim to provide regular communication and reasonable notice wherever possible. We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing and ensuring appropriate rest breaks are taken. Staff will not be scheduled to work seven days a week. Due to the nature of the role and the importance of continuity for families, reliable and consistent availability is essential. 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 childs 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 Lagans Foundation we are one family What Makes You a Good Fit We hire people, not just qualifications. Were 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. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and were 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 applications@lagans.org.uk or call 01204800304 to have an informal chat.