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<p>We have two fantastic opportunities for passionate and motivated <strong>Registered Nurses / Childrens Nurses</strong> to join our <strong>Children in Care (CiC) Team</strong> across Lancashire.</p><p>This is a rewarding role where youll play a vital part in improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children and young peopleensuring their health needs are recognised, understood and met.</p><p>We have 2 part-time (30 hours per week) opportunities available.</p><p>This is a fixed-term role until 30th September 2026.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As a Children in Care Nurse, youll work within Lancashire Health Visiting and School Nursing services, delivering high-quality, child-centred care.</p><p>Your key focus will be to:</p><ul><li>Undertake <strong>statutory health assessments</strong> for children aged 017</li><li>Identify health needs and ensure appropriate support plans are in place</li><li>Act as a <strong>health advocate</strong> for children and young people in care</li><li>Work collaboratively with social workers and multi-agency partners</li><li>Contribute to coordinated, holistic care planning</li></ul><p>Youll be supported by experienced colleagues and a Named Nurse, while al
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About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
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About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
- Date posted: 30 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,037 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: HCRGCG/TP/40134/19671
- Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 6TT, United Kingdom
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About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
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