We Are Hiring: Senior Care Worker (Band 2 –
Senior Level 1)
Location: North West (community based with
regional travel)
Salary: £25,681.50
Hours: 37.5 hours
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (including bank holidays)
Are you a confident and compassionate carer
who others naturally turn to for support? Someone who leads by example, takes
pride in their work, and is ready to take the next step in their development?
If so… Lagan’s
Foundation would love to hear from you.
We provide practical care and support to
families with children who have complex health needs, helping them remain
safely at home. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Senior Care Worker
who can combine strong care delivery with mentoring, reliability, and a
positive influence within the team.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
·Make a real difference to families across the North
West
·Work in our brand-new Horwich HQ (free parking
included)
·28 days holiday including bank holidays
·Blue Light Card, Hospital Saturday Fund, and 24/7
counselling
·Ongoing training and development opportunities
The Role (AKA: What You Will Be Brilliant
At)
As a Senior Care Worker, you will deliver:
· high-quality care to children with moderate to high needs while supporting the
development of others within the team.
· You will be a consistent and reliable presence on shift, helping guide colleagues, maintain standards, and contribute to a positive and professional care environment.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality care in line with individual care plans
- Support children with complex health needs
- Communicate effectively with families and the wider care team
- Maintain accurate documentation and records
- Mentor and support Band 1 and Band 2 carers during shifts
- Lead by example in professionalism, communication, and care standards
- Assist with rota organisation and day-to-day coordination as delegated
- Escalate concerns and changes in condition appropriately
- Contribute to a supportive and positive team culture
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- Commitment to completing Level 3 within a defined timeframe.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Additional certificates in medication, moving & handling, or specialist care
needs.
- Emergency First Aid or Paediatric First Aid certification.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in health or social care.
- Demonstrable experience supporting children, young people, or families in the
community.
- Proven track record of reliable attendance, punctuality, and consistent high‑quality
care delivery.
- Experience of supporting colleagues, mentoring new staff, or acting as a point of guidance.
- Experience working within organisational policies and procedures, with evidence of compliance.
Desirable
- Experience responding to low‑level conflict or challenges calmly and professionally.
- Experience working with children with complex needs (non‑clinical tasks).
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to mentor, guide, and support less experienced carers.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to assist with rota support or shift
coordination.
- Ability to work with accountability, reliability, and integrity.
- Able to manage minor conflict and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- Confident in documenting care clearly, accurately, and timely.
Desirable
- Ability to problem‑solve operational issues with minimal supervision.
- Basic digital literacy (apps, eMAR, care system logs, messaging platforms).
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates reliability: consistently present, punctual, and dependable.
- Shows accountability for actions, documentation, and communication.
- Acts as a role model to colleagues, especially new staff.
- Compassionate, empathetic, and respectful in all interactions.
- Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a positive approach to challenges.
- Committed to upholding organisational values.
Other Requirements
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (role involves community travel).
- Flexibility to support the team, including occasional early/late visits or on‑call rota.
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK, we do not provide visa sponsorship.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter indicating:
· Your experience supporting children with
complex needs
· Examples of how you have supported or guided other carers
· Evidence of your reliability and professional standards
· Why you would be a great addition to Lagan’s Foundation
We look forward to welcoming someone who is
passionate about care, supports others, and is ready to take the next step in
their career with us.
