As a Childrens Play and Health Care Worker, you will provide compassionate, child-centred support to children and young people in their own homes and communities.
You will use play, interaction and engaging activities to support learning, communication, confidence and emotional wellbeing. Alongside this, you will provide high-quality personal care where required, always respecting each childs individual needs, dignity and preferences.
A key part of your role will be building positive and trusting relationships with children and their families. You will take time to understand each childs personality, routines and communication needs, adapting your approach to help create safe, enjoyable and meaningful experiences.
You will follow individual care plans and risk assessments, maintain accurate and timely care records, and communicate effectively with families, colleagues and the wider care team. You will also recognise and appropriately escalat any concerns.
You will attend required training, supervision and team meetings, supporting your continued development and helping us maintain high standards of care.
Join Lagans Foundation as a Childrens Play and Health Care Worker and help create meaningful moments for children and young people with health and developmental needs.
Based in Liverpool, you will support children and young people aged 019 within their own homes and communities. This is more than a traditional care role. You will combine high-quality personal care with play, learning, interaction and emotional support, helping each child to build confidence, develop skills and experience fun and enjoyment.
You will build positive and trusting relationships with children and their families, adapting your approach to each childs individual personality, communication and support needs.
You do not need to know everything from day one. We provide a comprehensive induction, training, mentorship, supervision and ongoing development to help you build the confidence and competencies required for the role., Lagan's Foundation is a specialist childrens charity dedicated to supporting children and young people with complex health needs and their families. Our care team works closely with families and other professionals to provide safe, compassionate and individualised support that promotes each childs wellbeing, development and quality of life.
We are a values-led organisation where Passion, Resilience, Integrity and Communication, and Empathy guide the way we care for families and work with one another. We believe in building trusted relationships, supporting our colleagues and creating an environment where people feel valued and able to develop.
Joining Lagans Foundation means becoming part of a team that is committed to making a meaningful difference. We invest in our carers through ongoing training, supervision, mentorship and opportunities for professional development and career progression.
This is a permanent, 16-hour-per-week position, with weekday evening shifts and a six-hour weekend shift on either Saturday or Sunday as part of a rolling rota.
Our benefits include
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- a pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Perkbox
- unlimited counselling
- flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options
- ongoing training and emotional support
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Liverpool Children's Play and Health Care Worker employer: Lagan's Foundation
Lagans Foundation is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with complex health needs. With a strong focus on compassionate care, our values-led culture fosters professional growth through ongoing training and mentorship, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. Located across Prestwich and Sale, we offer flexible working patterns, generous benefits including 28 days annual leave pro rata, and a supportive environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development.
