Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Part-time Permanent Associate

Posted 14 Sep 2026

Skilled Children’s Play and Health Care Worker

Location:

Prestwich and Sale

Role Type:

Permanent, part-time - hours vary between term time and school holidays

Hourly Rate:£12.82 per hour

Working Hours:

This role has a specific working pattern across Prestwich and Sale, and applicants must be able to commit to the required shift times.

Hours:
Permanent, approximately 23-29 hours per week depending on term-time/holiday rota

Term time(Prestwich):

Monday-Friday6:30am-8:30am and 3:45pm-6:45pm25 weekday hours per week

School holidays(Prestwich):

Monday-Friday
10:00am-2:00pm or 2:00pm-6:30pm20-22.5 weekday hours per week, depending on the allocated shift pattern

Weekends - all year(Sale):12:00pm-4:00pmAlternating Saturday/Sunday, with one full weekend off per month.

Applicants must be able to commit to the full working pattern, including the split shifts during term time and the weekend rota.

At Lagan’s Foundation, we’re not your typical care provider. We work differently because children need different things.

As a Skilled Children’s Play and Health Care Worker, you will deliver high-quality, compassionate care for children and young people aged 0-19 with moderate to complex health and developmental needs. You’ll combine personal care, play-based learning, and emotional support to help every child thrive.

You will also act as a role model and mentor for Band 1 carers, supporting their growth and contributing to the continuous improvement of care quality and family experience.

This role isn’t about ticking care plans - it’s about creating moments that matter.

• Provide high-quality personal and play-based care to children with moderate to complex needs.
• Use play to promote learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Support and mentor Band 1 carers to build competence and confidence.
• Build trusted, professional relationships with families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and timely care notes and reports.
• Attend regular training, supervisions, and team meetings.
• Follow care plans and elevate safeguarding or health concerns appropriately.
• Represent Lagan’s Foundation positively at all times - we are one family.

We hire people, not just qualifications. We’re looking for individuals who naturally live ourfive values:

Passion
- You care deeply about helping children thrive Resilience
- You can handle emotional situations with strength and grace and show up for the family and your colleagues Integrity
- You do the right thing, even when no one is watching 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

• 12 months + experience working with children or young people, ideally in health, care, or play-based settings.
• Experience supporting children with PEG feeding, oxygen therapy, or epilepsy care
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team.
• A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or be working towards it).
• A full UK driving licence and own vehicle (with business use insurance).
• A clear Enhanced DBS (Child & Adult Workforce).

• Gain additional skills and competencies to advance to Senior Carer (Level 1 - Band
  2) or Advanced Carer (Level 3 - Band
  3).
• Continue development through formal qualifications (Level 3 Health & Social Care) and mentoring.
• Demonstrate reliability, clinical competence, and positive feedback from families and colleagues.

• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (Hospital Saturday Fund) and Perkbox
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options
• On-site parking where applicable
• Ongoing training, professional development, and emotional support

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.