Liverpool Children's Domiciliary Carer-WEEKENDS only

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning charity as a Children's Domiciliary Carer to provide high-quality care for children with complex health needs. This role involves weekend shifts focused on supporting children aged 0-19 in their homes, fostering positive experiences and relationship-building while adhering to strict compliance and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English required.
• Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check for Child and Adult Workforce necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to children aged 0-19.
• Manage relationships and health outcomes for children and families.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safety.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications

Job description

Liverpool Children's Domiciliary Carer - WEEKENDS only

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Children's Domiciliary Carer, you will 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 promoting the charity's work through donated and commissioned care streams.

Key accountabilities include:

• Complete induction training
• Attend team meetings to share best practice, resolve challenges, and support team building
• Complete ongoing supervisions every 6 weeks
• Remain compliant
• Mentor / buddy new staff members after probation
• Proactively source activities for children during term and non-term time
• Provide exceptional care, including feedback through communication channels, and complete visit records and necessary documents

About us

Lagans Foundation embraces diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative culture. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applicants to request reasonable adjustments during recruitment. We are open to discussing flexible working options where possible. Join us in creating a dynamic, inclusive environment.

Our goal is to provide quality, heartfelt care, guided by our core values:

• Passion
• Resilience
• Integrity and Communication
• Empathy

Job responsibilities

Role Purpose:

This is a variable hours (WEEKEND shifts only) position with Lagans Foundation's specialist care team.

The role involves providing personal care and support to children aged 0-19 with complex health conditions, within their homes. You will undergo comprehensive training, monitored through mentorship, observation, supervision, and formal assessments to develop your skills and confidence.

You will work various shifts based on the needs of the children and their families, and the organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing relationships and health outcomes for children and families
• Remaining compliant with policies, procedures, and training, including pandemic-related restrictions
• Supporting the charity's work and fundraising efforts
• Meeting key performance indicators related to quality, efficiency, and professionalism
• Maintaining accurate records, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring safety and compliance

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent
• Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications
• Enhanced DBS check for Child and Adult Workforce

Experience

• Working with children
• Delivering personal care
• Working shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.