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

Sponsorship Jobs UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's charity in Manchester is looking for a Children’s Play and Health Care Worker to support children with complex health and developmental needs. This role involves using play to promote development while delivering high-quality healthcare, including tracheostomy care and personal support. Candidates should have 12 months of experience and be willing to engage in ongoing professional development, with competitive pay and a supportive working culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan & Perkbox

Access to unlimited counselling

Free training and ongoing development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use play to promote development and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide high-quality healthcare tailored to each child's needs.
• Build strong relationships with families and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

# Children’s Play and Health Care Worker-Tracheostomy Competent(UK Visa Sponsorship)### Job Description## Role OverviewLagan’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.### 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**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 FoundationLagan’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**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.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 ApplyIf you believe in the power of play, compassion and high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.LocationExperience3 Year