Advanced Senior Carer (Band 3)

We Are Hiring: Advanced Senior Carer (Band 3)

Location: North West (community based with regional travel)Salary: 26812.50 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours

Holiday Entitlement: 30 days (including bank holidays)

On Call: Participation in weekly on-call rota required

Are you a highly skilled carer who others naturally look to for guidance The one who stays calm when situations become complex supports colleagues when shifts get challenging and always keeps the focus on delivering exceptional care

If so Lagans Foundation would love to hear from you.

We provide practical care and support to families with children who have complex health needs helping them remain safely at home. To continue delivering outstanding care we are looking for an Advanced Senior Carer who can combine excellent clinical skills with leadership mentorship and operational support within our care team.

Why Youll Love Working With Us

• Make a real difference to families across the North West
• Work in our brand-new Horwich HQ (did we mention the free parking)
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Blue Light Card Hospital Saturday Fund and 24/7 counselling
• Professional developmentwe love developing our team
• A genuinely passionate warm slightly quirky team who believe in what they do

The Role (AKA: What Youll Be Brilliant At)

As an Advanced Senior Carer you will play an important leadership role within the care team. You will deliver complex care to children with advanced clinical needs while supporting and mentoring other carers to maintain consistently high standards of care.

You will also work closely with the Care Coordinator and senior leadership helping ensure care packages run smoothly and families receive reliable high-quality support.

You will:

• Deliver complex care to children with significant health needs
• Lead by example in professionalism communication and family engagement
• Mentor and support Band 13 carers in developing their skills
• Provide guidance during challenging care situations
• Support rota coordination and day-to-day operational stability when required
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with care standards
• Escalate clinical or safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Support a positive professional and supportive team culture

ESSENTIAL Criteria

You must have ALL of the following:

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date clinical competency sign-offs including medication administration

Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in care including complex needs
• Experience delivering advanced clinical care such as:
• Tracheostomy care
• Enteral feeding (PEG/JEG/NG)
• Oxygen therapy management
• Oral or nasal suctioning
• Stoma care
• TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)
• Experience mentoring or supporting other carers
• Proven reliability professionalism and strong attendance

Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication with families colleagues and management
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions in challenging or emergency situations
• Strong safeguarding awareness and documentation skills
• Ability to problem solve clinical or operational challenges

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about delivering outstanding care to children and families
• Calm and resilient when care situations become complex
• Leads by example and supports colleagues positively
• High integrity accountability and professionalism
• Compassionate supportive and respectful at all times

Additional Requirements

Driving Licence: EssentialYou will travel to families and team members across the region.

On-Call Requirement:Participation in weekly on-call rota.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter by 31st March 2026 to showing:

• Your experience delivering complex clinical care
• Examples of mentoring or supporting other carers
• Evidence of handling challenging care situations
• Why you would be a great addition to Lagans Foundation

We look forward to welcoming the next experienced professional who will help us continue delivering exceptional care to families across the North West.