At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and play-based learning for children with complex needs.
- Company: Lagan’s Foundation, a unique care provider focused on children's wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, health cash plan, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive, diverse team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 12.82 - 12.82 £ per hour.
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-Friday 6:30am-8:30am and 3:45pm-6:45pm - 25 weekday hours per week
- School holidays (Prestwich): Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm or 2:00pm-6:30pm - 20-22.5 weekday hours per week, depending on the allocated shift pattern
- Weekends - all year (Sale): 12:00pm-4:00pm - Alternating Saturday/Sunday, with one full weekend off per month.
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.
What You’ll do?
- 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.
What Makes You a Good Fit?
We hire people, not just qualifications. We’re 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 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
In addition, you’ll need:
- 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).
Progression Pathway
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.
Why Join Us?
- 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
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. 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.
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