Children's Health Care Worker-Waking Nights

Waking Nights- Childrens Play and Health Care Worker

Location:Merseyside

Role Type:Permanent

Hours: Average 23 hours per week (46 hours over a two-week rolling rota)

Your usual working pattern will be:

• Week 1: 3 waking-night shifts 10:30pm6:30am 24 hours
• Week 2: 2 waking-night shifts 10:30pm6:30am 16 hours plus a 6-hour Sunday day shift 22 hours total

The 6-hour Sunday day shift (1:00 pm to 7:00 pm) is worked every other week as part of the regular rolling rota.

Applicants must be able to commit to both the waking-night shifts and the alternate Sunday daytime shift.

Hourly Rate: Day time: 14.24 Night rate: 14.36

At Lagans Foundation were not your typical care provider. We work differently because children need different things.

As a Childrens Play and Healthcare Worker youll join our vibrant internal care team supporting children and young people aged 019 with a variety of health and developmental needs in their own homes and communities. Youll be there toplayengage andcare not just provide personal support. We are in families homes for a minimum of two hours per visit and during that time we dont just tick off tasks we create joy promote development and build lasting memories for children who may have limited time.

This role isnt about ticking care plans its aboutcreating moments that matter.

• Use play to connect support learning development and emotional wellbeing
• Actively contribute to meaningful fun and safe experiences
• Provide high-quality care alongside play including personal care where needed
• Build trusted relationships with families and colleagues
• Think on your feet and adapt to each childs unique world
• Attend regular team meetings training and supervision
• Keep up-to-date records and contribute to excellent communication across the team
• Take part in team bonding training and buddying new team members
• Be a true ambassador of Lagans Foundation we are one family

What Makes You a Good Fit

We hire people not just qualifications. Were looking for individuals who naturally live ourfive values:

Passion You care deeply about helping children thriveResilience You can handle emotional situations with strength and grace and show up for the family and your colleaguesIntegrity You do the right thing even when no one is watching and raise concerns if requiredGood Communication You listen well speak kindly and work as part of a teamEmpathy You truly understand and connect with the children and families you support

In addition youll need:

• Experience working with children and young people
• A love forplay-based learning and interaction
• Confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with business insurance)
• Ideally a qualification in childcare play work or similar and Level 2 Health and Social Care
• A clear Enhanced DBS-Child & Adult

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this role youmust:

• Be aUK national or
• Havesettled/pre-settled status or
• HoldIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)orIndefinite Leave to Enter (ILE)
• Have beenordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 yearsbefore the start of the role
• Have the right to work in the UKwe are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role

Applicants who do not meet these criteriaunfortunately cannot be considered.

Why Join Us

Becausewe are a familywe take care of our own. Heres what youll get in return:

• 28 days holiday (FTE)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (Hospital Saturday Fund) and Perkbox
• Unlimited Counselling
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options
• On-site parking where applicable
• Ongoing training professional development and emotional support

Be You With Us

At Lagans Foundation we welcomeyou all of you. We embrace diversity celebrate individuality and support every team member to grow. Were proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and were happy to talk about flexible working and any reasonable adjustments you may need.

Ready to Help Children Thrive Through Play

If you want to bring light into the lives of children with complex needs and you believe in the power of play care and connection we want to hear from you.

Send in your CV to or call to have an informal chat.