Senior Children's Health Care Worker-Greater Manchester in Bolton inBolton PUBLISHED TUE 14 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£16,436 to £17,472 a year
PERMANENT
Lagan's Foundation r20w9L5gR
Job description
Job summary
Lagans Foundation is an established provider ofspecialist home healthcare to children and young people aged 0 to 26.We are excited to invite the right candidate tojoin our amazing and inspirational, award-winning team, to help grow and reachnew families across the Northwest of England in line with our growth and development strategy.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Carer, you will support the Care Team Leaders (CTL) across the region to manage an internal care team, helping to deliver a first-class care service.You will deliver high quality care to children and young people aged 0 to 26 years, within their own homes and in the community. You will promote positive life
Experience
s and choices and make memories with children who may have short lives.Key accountabilitiesof our Senior Carers will also include:Complete induction trainingComplete leadership trainingManage the on-call out of hours calls on rota with the management team.Attend and co-host team meetings to share best practice, resolve challenges and offer morale support to others and continue team building.Complete ongoing 6-weekly supervisions.Support the Care Team Leaders with team member supervisions and observation.Always remain compliant.Mentoring / buddying new members of staff following completion of probation.Working to proactively to source additional activities for the children to engage with during term and non-term time.Providing exceptional care including feedback within dedicated communication channels for staff and managers and completion of visit records and any other necessary documents
About us
Be Yourself:Lagans Foundationembraces 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 heart felt care. We strongly believe in our values and want our employees to relate to them and apply it to their role.Our values are as the following:PassionResilienceIntegrity and CommunicationEmpathy
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16,436 to £17,472 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0590-25-0Job location
sFlexspaceManchester RoadBoltonBL3 2NZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location:North West-Within the CommunityRole Type:Permanent
Salary
:£16,848 (Based on 24 hours per week).Lagans Foundation is an established provider of specialist home healthcare to children and young people aged 0 to 26.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 the Northwest of England in line with our growth and development strategy.The OpportunityAs a Senior Carer, you will support the Care Team Leaders (CTL) across the region to manage an internal care team, helping to deliver a first-class care service.You will deliver care to children and young people aged 0 to 26 years, within their own homes and in the community. You will promote positive life
Experience
s and choices and make memories with children who may have short lives.Youll be responsible for delivering high quality care and developing a team.Youll build 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.Key accountabilitiesof our Senior Carers will also include:Complete induction trainingComplete leadership trainingManage the on-call out of hours calls on rota with the management team.Attend and co-host team meetings to share best practice, resolve challenges and offer morale support to others and continue team building.Complete ongoing 6-weekly supervisions.Support the Care Team Leaders with team member supervisions and observation.Always remain compliant.Mentoring / buddying new members of staff following completion of probation.Working to proactively to source additional activities for the children to engage with during term and non-term time.Providing exceptional care including feedback within dedicated communication channels for staff and managers and completion of visit records and any other necessary documentsWhat Youll BringWere looking for individuals who hold the following skills and
Experience
:Proven
Experience
working with children and young peopleClean Enhanced Children and Adults Workforce DBSAbility to embrace and drive changePositive work attitude and personality to uplift and inspire a care team.Good understanding of the Care Quality Commission and what / why it regulates.Effective prioritisation & time managementStrong work ethicAbility to build and establish effective relationshipsDemonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative busy team environmentConfident & skilled communicator (verbal & written English)Customer service orientatedGood attention to detailResilientExcellent planning and organisational skillsProficient in relevant computer applicationsYou hold or will be willing to or are actively working towards L3 Health and Social CareFull Driving Licence with own car (business use car insurance isessential)Passion to embrace the charity vision and values, culture and behaviours.This role will also involve travel within the Northwest therefore a full driving licence is essential for the role.It also involves working with individuals of all genders, including clients, colleagues, and parents, regardless of cultural or religious considerations.Whats In It For You28 days holiday inc statutory bank holidays8% Pension SchemeHospital Saturday Fund Health Cash Plan for dental, optical, physio etc and PerkboxBlue Light Card eligibilityDiscounted mainline Train Tickets for London or GlasgowFlex Benefits including
Salary
sacrifice schemeAccess to 24/7 counselling, wellbeing support, and staff discounts via our employee benefits platformBe YourselfLagans Foundation embraces Diversity and Inclusion. We celebrate what makes us different, as well as what we have in common. This enables us to work better as one team shaping a dynamic, innovative and inclusive culture.Lagans Foundation is a Disability Confident Committed employer so if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know. Were also happy to discuss flexible working options should the role accommodate it.
Job description
Experience
:Proven
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSE Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent.Level 2 Health and Social Care or L2 Care in the Community for infants and children with Heart Defects or Feeding Issues.DesirableL3 Health and Social Care.Skills and Behaviour CompetencyEssentialSkills:Excellent communication and organisational skills.Effective decision-making skills.Good understanding of Care Quality Commission and what it regulates.Ability to complete documents via mobile appsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to use IT packages relevant to the role.Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work independently and to deadlines.Car driver own car with business use insurance.Behaviour/Competency:Adaptability.Analytical thinking.Good Communication skills (Written and spoken English).Accuracy, Planning and organising.Resilience.Technical and professional expertise.Ability of demonstrate a professional, confident and can do attitude.Knowledge and behaviours that support diversity, equality and inclusive practice.Passionate to embrace the Organisations Culture and Values and behaviours.Driven to continually improve care standards.
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working with children.
Experience
of delivering personal care.
Experience
of working shifts.Enhance DBS Child and Adult Workforce.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working with children.
Experience
of delivering personal care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Lagans Foundation is an established provider ofspecialist home healthcare to children and young people aged 0 to 26.We are excited to invite the right candidate tojoin our amazing and inspirational, award-winning team, to help grow and reachnew families across the Northwest of England in line with our growth and development strategy.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Carer, you will support the Care Team Leaders (CTL) across the region to manage an internal care team, helping to deliver a first-class care service.You will deliver high quality care to children and young people aged 0 to 26 years, within their own homes and in the community. You will promote positive life
Experience
s and choices and make memories with children who may have short lives.Key accountabilitiesof our Senior Carers will also include:Complete induction trainingComplete leadership trainingManage the on-call out of hours calls on rota with the management team.Attend and co-host team meetings to share best practice, resolve challenges and offer morale support to others and continue team building.Complete ongoing 6-weekly supervisions.Support the Care Team Leaders with team member supervisions and observation.Always remain compliant.Mentoring / buddying new members of staff following completion of probation.Working to proactively to source additional activities for the children to engage with during term and non-term time.Providing exceptional care including feedback within dedicated communication channels for staff and managers and completion of visit records and any other necessary documents
About us
Be Yourself:Lagans Foundationembraces 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 heart felt care. We strongly believe in our values and want our employees to relate to them and apply it to their role.Our values are as the following:PassionResilienceIntegrity and CommunicationEmpathy
Details
Date posted
14 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16,436 to £17,472 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0590-25-0Job location
sFlexspaceManchester RoadBoltonBL3 2NZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location:North West-Within the CommunityRole Type:Permanent
Salary
:£16,848 (Based on 24 hours per week).Lagans Foundation is an established provider of specialist home healthcare to children and young people aged 0 to 26.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 the Northwest of England in line with our growth and development strategy.The OpportunityAs a Senior Carer, you will support the Care Team Leaders (CTL) across the region to manage an internal care team, helping to deliver a first-class care service.You will deliver care to children and young people aged 0 to 26 years, within their own homes and in the community. You will promote positive life
Experience
s and choices and make memories with children who may have short lives.Youll be responsible for delivering high quality care and developing a team.Youll build 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.Key accountabilitiesof our Senior Carers will also include:Complete induction trainingComplete leadership trainingManage the on-call out of hours calls on rota with the management team.Attend and co-host team meetings to share best practice, resolve challenges and offer morale support to others and continue team building.Complete ongoing 6-weekly supervisions.Support the Care Team Leaders with team member supervisions and observation.Always remain compliant.Mentoring / buddying new members of staff following completion of probation.Working to proactively to source additional activities for the children to engage with during term and non-term time.Providing exceptional care including feedback within dedicated communication channels for staff and managers and completion of visit records and any other necessary documentsWhat Youll BringWere looking for individuals who hold the following skills and
Experience
:Proven
Experience
working with children and young peopleClean Enhanced Children and Adults Workforce DBSAbility to embrace and drive changePositive work attitude and personality to uplift and inspire a care team.Good understanding of the Care Quality Commission and what / why it regulates.Effective prioritisation & time managementStrong work ethicAbility to build and establish effective relationshipsDemonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative busy team environmentConfident & skilled communicator (verbal & written English)Customer service orientatedGood attention to detailResilientExcellent planning and organisational skillsProficient in relevant computer applicationsYou hold or will be willing to or are actively working towards L3 Health and Social CareFull Driving Licence with own car (business use car insurance isessential)Passion to embrace the charity vision and values, culture and behaviours.This role will also involve travel within the Northwest therefore a full driving licence is essential for the role.It also involves working with individuals of all genders, including clients, colleagues, and parents, regardless of cultural or religious considerations.Whats In It For You28 days holiday inc statutory bank holidays8% Pension SchemeHospital Saturday Fund Health Cash Plan for dental, optical, physio etc and PerkboxBlue Light Card eligibilityDiscounted mainline Train Tickets for London or GlasgowFlex Benefits including
Salary
sacrifice schemeAccess to 24/7 counselling, wellbeing support, and staff discounts via our employee benefits platformBe YourselfLagans Foundation embraces Diversity and Inclusion. We celebrate what makes us different, as well as what we have in common. This enables us to work better as one team shaping a dynamic, innovative and inclusive culture.Lagans Foundation is a Disability Confident Committed employer so if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know. Were also happy to discuss flexible working options should the role accommodate it.
Job description
Experience
:Proven
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSE Maths and English Grade C and above or equivalent.Level 2 Health and Social Care or L2 Care in the Community for infants and children with Heart Defects or Feeding Issues.DesirableL3 Health and Social Care.Skills and Behaviour CompetencyEssentialSkills:Excellent communication and organisational skills.Effective decision-making skills.Good understanding of Care Quality Commission and what it regulates.Ability to complete documents via mobile appsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to use IT packages relevant to the role.Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work independently and to deadlines.Car driver own car with business use insurance.Behaviour/Competency:Adaptability.Analytical thinking.Good Communication skills (Written and spoken English).Accuracy, Planning and organising.Resilience.Technical and professional expertise.Ability of demonstrate a professional, confident and can do attitude.Knowledge and behaviours that support diversity, equality and inclusive practice.Passionate to embrace the Organisations Culture and Values and behaviours.Driven to continually improve care standards.
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working with children.
Experience
of delivering personal care.
Experience
of working shifts.Enhance DBS Child and Adult Workforce.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working with children.
Experience
of delivering personal care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
Is it a match?
A quick tap lets us tune future job matches for you
Location
Salary & benefits
Role duties
Working pattern
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
inBolton
54.602573930062064 -2.5623595578331706 Bolton 
Locations
are approximate.
This image is not representative.
Learn more
Scan with your phone to return to this page later.