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Liverpool Children's Play and Health Care Worker
| Posting date: | 24 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £12.60 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL3 2NZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0590-25-0034 |
Summary
Children's Play and Health Care Worker (6-12 month Experience) Must DRIVE & have OWN CAR. No visa Sponsorship available. Location:Liverpool Contract Type:Fixed-term (aligned with the school year and holiday hours), with potential for extension Hours:Part-Time & Full-Time (see below) Hourly Rate:£12.60 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. Hours Term Time (39 weeks): Morning:7:00 9:00 am (2:1 support) Afternoon:2:00 4:00 pm (2:1 support) Monday to Friday supporting the child on school transport Weekends (All Year): 6 hours per weekend (2:1 support; exact times to be agreed) Total contracted hours to be confirmed at appointment. What You'll Do Use play to connect, support learning, development and emotional well-being 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 Be a true ambassador of Lagan's 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- Have the legal right to work in the UK please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes individuals who hold British citizenship, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / 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. 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 toapplications@lagans.org.ukor call01204 800304to have an informal chat.