Children's Play and Health Care Worker and GM Region

Overview

Join Lagans Foundation as a Childrens Play and Health Care Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex health and developmental needs. This is not traditional care work; it is a unique opportunity to support children through play, connection and meaningful engagement, helping them thrive at home, during school transport, and in their community.

You will become part of our dedicated internal care team, where every shift matters and every interaction helps a child feel safe, understood and supported. We are looking for someone passionate, resilient and empathetic, who enjoys working creatively and responding to each childs unique world.

If you want a role where you can bring joy, build real relationships, and be part of a warm, supportive charity that truly values its people, we would love to hear from you.

Role summary: As a Childrens Play and Health Care Worker, you will support children with health and developmental needs through engaging, play-based interactions. Your duties include providing safe, high-quality care in the home and community, supporting learning and emotional wellbeing through play, and helping children build confidence and independence. You will follow individualised care plans, record key observations, and communicate effectively with families and colleagues to ensure consistent support.

The role also involves attending training, team meetings and regular supervision to help you develop your skills. You will work independently during sessions, while being part of a supportive internal care team who share responsibility for each childs wellbeing. Shifts include after-school and weekend sessions, with the opportunity for additional hours depending on availability and training.

Lagans Foundation is a unique childrens charity that provides specialised in-home and community support for children with complex health and developmental needs. Our work is rooted in compassion, creativity and connection we believe in supporting children not only through care, but through meaningful play, positive experiences and trusted relationships.

Our team is small, supportive and deeply committed to making a difference. We work collaboratively, value each others strengths and ensure every employee feels part of the Lagans family. You will be joining a passionate team who celebrate individuality, share knowledge and provide continuous support and encouragement.

We offer ongoing training, professional development and emotional wellbeing support, including access to unlimited counselling, a Health Cash Plan, and flexible benefits. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

At Lagans Foundation, you will never be just a worker you will be part of a community making real change in childrens lives.

• Support children with health and developmental needs through engaging, play-based interactions.
• Provide safe, high-quality care in the home and community.
• Support learning and emotional wellbeing through play.
• Help children build confidence and independence.
• Follow individualised care plans, record key observations, and communicate effectively with families and colleagues.
• Attend training, team meetings and regular supervision to develop skills.
• Work independently during sessions, while being part of a supportive internal care team who share responsibility for each childs wellbeing.
• Shifts include after-school and weekend sessions, with the opportunity for additional hours depending on availability and training.

• Passionate, resilient and empathetic; enjoys working creatively and responding to each childs unique world.
• Comfortable engaging with children through play and meaningful interactions in home/community settings.
• Willingness to participate in training and supervision; ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.