Skilled Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Skilled Childrens Play and Health Care Worker

Location:Prestwich and Sale

Role Type:Permanent part-time hours vary between term time and school holidays

Hourly Rate:14.24 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 2329 hours per week depending on term-time/holiday rota

Term time(Prestwich):MondayFriday6:30am8:30am and 3:45pm6:45pm25 weekday hours per week

School holidays(Prestwich):MondayFriday10:00am2:00pm or 2:00pm6:30pm2022.5 weekday hours per week depending on the allocated shift pattern

Weekends all year(Sale):12:00pm4:00pmAlternating Saturday/Sunday with one full weekend off per month.

Applicants must be able to commit to the full working pattern including the split shifts during term time and the weekend rota.

While this role is primarily based within the advertised care package some flexibility is required to maintain contracted hours and meet service needs. This may include supporting other care packages within the local area and providing cover for staff holidays sickness or changes in service requirements. Any additional locations and working arrangements will be discussed as part of the rota.

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

As a Skilled Childrens Play and Health Care Worker you will deliver high-quality compassionate care for children and young people aged 019 with moderate to complex health and developmental needs. Youll 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 isnt about ticking care plans its aboutcreating moments that matter.

What Youll 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 escalate safeguarding or health concerns appropriately.

Represent Lagans Foundation positively at all times 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:

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 toSenior Carer (Level 1 Band 2)orAdvanced 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

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