This is a Band 2 post in the care team of Lagans Foundation, a specialist children's charity supporting children with complex health needs. The work combines personal and health care with play, sensory activities and emotional support for children and young people aged 0 to 19 with moderate to complex needs. The post also involves mentoring Band 1 carers, with split term-time shifts, school holiday cover and a weekend rota. Applicants need at least 12 months' paediatric or complex care experience and must be able to commit to the required hours.
What the job involves
- Provide personal, health and play-based care to children and young people with moderate to complex needs
- Build trusting relationships with children, young people and their families to support wellbeing and positive care experiences
- Use play, sensory activities, learning and community activities to promote development, confidence and enjoyment
- Support children's health and care needs within care plans, risk assessments and assessed competencies, working independently with safe initiative
- Administer medication safely and accurately in line with training and procedures
- Recognise changes in a child's health or wellbeing and report health, safety and safeguarding concerns promptly
- Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, dignity, respect and professional boundaries
- Give constructive feedback on care plans and risk assessments
- Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and health, social care and education professionals
- Support and mentor Band 1 carers, lead by example and share knowledge
- Complete accurate care, medication, accident and safeguarding records, attendance logs and mileage claims using digital systems
- Attend mandatory training, supervision and team meetings and take responsibility for ongoing learning
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification, or working towards it
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
Experience
- At least 12 months' experience in paediatric or complex care
- Providing personal care to children or young people while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect
- Supporting children or young people with PEG feeding, oxygen therapy or epilepsy care
- Working shifts and providing reliable, consistent care to agreed rotas
- Working within individual care plans and health, safeguarding and care procedures
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with children, families and professionals
- Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries, and escalating concerns
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business-use insurance
Other
- Commitment to the required working pattern
Nice to have
- Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, or working towards it
- Knowledge of Care Quality Commission standards and requirements
- Ability to support, encourage and mentor less experienced carers
- Confident use of digital systems, mobile applications and care documentation
- Evidence of ongoing learning, professional development and improving care standards
What’s offered
- 28 days annual leave pro rata
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- Perkbox
- Unlimited counselling
- Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options
- Ongoing training, supervision and mentorship
- Professional development and career progression
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
