Children’s Play and Health Care Worker-Tracheostomy Competent(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

Lagan’s Foundation is seeking a compassionate, skilled and creative Children’s Play and Health Care Worker to support children with a range of complex health and developmental needs. This is a role where care meets play—where your creativity, clinical ability and emotional intuition create safe, joyful and meaningful experiences for children in their homes, communities and during school transport.

You will work independently while being supported by a close, values-driven team. We are looking for someone experienced in paediatric care, confident with clinical tasks, and passionate about using play as a therapeutic tool. If you thrive on building trust, encouraging development and making a genuine difference in a child’s life, we would love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

As part of our specialist care team, you will:

• Play-Based Support
• Use play, imagination and child-led activities to promote development, emotional wellbeing and confidence.
• Create meaningful moments—supporting children to explore, communicate and feel secure.

Healthcare Delivery

Provide high-quality care tailored to each child’s needs, including:

• Tracheostomy care
• Gastrostomy/PEG feeding
• Epilepsy management
• Oxygen therapy
• Personal care where required
• Follow safe clinical practice in line with UK healthcare guidance.

Family & Team Collaboration

• Build strong, respectful relationships with families.
• Record care notes accurately and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Support and guide Band 1 carers where appropriate.
• Professional Development
• Attend supervision, clinical refreshers and core training.
• Contribute to a positive team environment focused on child-centred care and emotional safety.

About Lagan’s Foundation

Lagan’s Foundation is a specialist children’s charity supporting families across Greater Manchester. We work differently—bringing together health care, developmental support and therapeutic play to help children flourish at home and in their communities.

• Our culture is warm, supportive and inclusive. We value creativity, emotional intelligence and teamwork. Staff wellbeing matters deeply to us, and you will receive ongoing training, emotional support, health benefits and opportunities to grow your career.
• Pay, Hours and Working Pattern
• Band 1 Rates: £12.82 (day) / £13.07 (night)
• Hours: Approximately 20 hours initially, with scope to increase

Shifts:

• Monday–Saturday: 10:00am–6:00pm
• Waking nights: 10-hour shifts
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own insured vehicle for work are essential.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Be a UK national, have Settled/Pre-Settled Status, or hold ILR/ILE.
• Be aged 16+ and not in full-time education.
• Have at least 12 months paediatric experience and be competent in tracheostomy care (or willing to complete training).
• Hold a full UK driving licence and vehicle with business insurance.
• Obtain/hold an Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults Workforce).

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum 12 months experience supporting children or young people with health or developmental needs.
• Competence in tracheostomy care or willingness to train and be signed off.
• Experience with complex paediatric needs.
• Strong communication, record-keeping and teamwork skills.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently in the home and community.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.

Desirable

• Level 3 Health & Social Care, Early Years, Childcare or Playwork.
• Additional paediatric clinical skills (e.g., suctioning, nebulisers).
• Experience supporting children with tracheostomies in community settings.
• Understanding of child development, sensory needs or behaviour support.
• Previous mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of child-centred, play-based approaches.

Why Join Us?

Working at Lagan’s Foundation means being part of a charity that cares deeply—about its children, its families and its team. You will receive:

• 28 days holiday (FTE)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan & Perkbox
• Charity worker discounts
• Access to unlimited counselling via EAP
• Free training and ongoing development
• Flexible benefits
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of play, compassion and high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.