Liverpool Children's Play and Health Care Worker

Contract: Permanent Hours: 16 hours per week Pay: £12.71 per hour

Role Purpose As a Childrens Play and Health Care Worker, you will be part of Lagans Foundations specialist care team, providing high-quality, holistic support to children and young people aged 019 with health and developmental needs within their own homes and communities.

Our approach combines care with play, interaction and meaningful engagement. You will support each childs physical, emotional, social and developmental wellbeing while helping to create positive experiences for the children and families we support.

You will complete a comprehensive induction and training programme, including mentorship, supervision and formal assessment, to develop the knowledge, confidence, professional behaviours and competencies required for the role.

Key Responsibilities You will

• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and support in accordance with individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Deliver personal care where required, maintaining the childs dignity, privacy, comfort and safety.
• Use play, sensory activities and age-appropriate interaction to encourage learning, communication, development and emotional wellbeing.
• Create meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences that reflect each childs individual needs and interests.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and their families.
• Adapt your approach to each childs individual communication style, abilities, routines and preferences.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of the wider care team.
• Recognise concerns and escalate safeguarding or care-related issues appropriately.
• Provide feedback that supports the ongoing review and improvement of care plans and risk assessments.
• Represent Lagans Foundation professionally and act as an ambassador for the organisation and its values.