Job Summary
We are excited to invite the right candidate to join our amazing and inspirational, award-winning team, to help grow and reach new families across Greater Manchester in line with our growth and development strategy.
The Opportunity
As a Children's Domiciliary Carer, you'll join our internal care team helping to deliver a first-class care service. Working in collaboration with our existing Care Team, you will deliver care to children aged 0 to 19 years, within their own homes and in the community. You will promote positive life experiences and choices and make memories with children who may have short lives.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, building strong relationships with other carers and staff within Lagans Foundation and the families, to provide exceptional care at every stage, and promote internally and externally the amazing work the charity offers through donated and commissioned care streams.
Main duties of the job
* Complete Level 2 TQUK Care for children and infants with heart defects and feeding difficulties.
* Complete induction training.
* Attend team meetings to share best practice, resolve challenges, and offer morale support to others and continue team building.
* Complete ongoing 6-weekly supervisions.
* Always remain compliant.
* Mentoring / buddying new members of staff following completion of probation.
* Proactively source additional activities for children to engage with during term and non-term time.
* Provide exceptional care, including feedback within dedicated communication channels for staff and managers, and complete visit records and other necessary documents.
About Us
Be Yourself: Lagans Foundation embraces Diversity and Inclusion, celebrating differences while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we encourage applicants to communicate any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. We are also open to discussing flexible working options if the role allows. Join us in shaping a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.
We are a growing team with one goal: to provide quality heartfelt care. We strongly believe in our values and want our employees to relate to them and apply them to their roles.
Our Values Are As The Following:
* Passion
* Resilience
* Integrity and Communication
* Empathy
Date posted: 23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary: £12.21 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0590-25-0011
Job locations: Flexspace, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Role Purpose: This is a variable hours (full-time or part-time) position with Lagans Foundation's specialist care team. The job holder will provide personal care support and play to children aged 0-19 with complex health conditions who live within their own homes. You will complete comprehensive training, monitored through mentorship, observation, supervision, and formal assessment, to support your confidence and professional skills.
You will work various shifts according to the needs of the children, families, and the charity.
Breadth Of Responsibility:
Manage relationships and health outcomes of the children and families you work with.
Remain compliant with policies, procedures, training, and other role requirements, including any future Covid or pandemic restrictions.
Help promote the work of Lagans Foundation and assist the fundraising team through ideas, attendance at events, volunteering, or hosting fundraisers.
Show dedication to ensuring positive change and meeting key performance indicators.
Key Performance Measurements:
Quality and Efficiency: Deliver the highest possible care standards.
Professional Competency:
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge and practice through CPD.
* Attend all training and meet deadlines.
* Participate in team meetings, supervisions, and observation sessions.
Time Keeping: Deliver care hours as scheduled.
Working relationships: Engage with team members at meetings.
Accuracy: Submit visit records and documentation promptly.
Administration:
* Manage visit logs, accident forms, safeguarding reports, mileage claims.
* Ensure accurate and timely documentation and reporting.
* Administer medication accurately and report as trained.
* Provide feedback on risk assessments and care plans.
* Attend team meetings and supervision sessions.
* Complete all training requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent.
* Desirable: Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care, Enhanced DBS.
Experience
* Essential: Experience working with children and delivering personal care.
* Desirable: Experience working shifts.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer details
Employer: Lagan's Foundation
Address: Flexspace, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NZ
Website: https://lagans.org.uk/news-and-more/
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