Senior Children’s Community Carer – Surrey
We value your wellbeing and offer a range of benefits to support you. Starting salary of £27,674 plus group pension, free tea and coffee, access to My Reward Hub discounts, early wage access, online and face‑to‑face mental and physical wellbeing support, eLearning, career pathways and an open culture with ring‑fenced innovation funding.
HCRG Care Group is committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver consistent, high‑quality care to children and young people with complex health needs, following care plans and safeguarding procedures.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with children, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues, adjusting your approach where communication barriers exist.
- Maintain professional boundaries and promptly raise concerns or changes in a child’s condition to the Clinical Case Manager.
- Ensure safe use of clinical equipment – ventilators, feeding pumps, oxygen monitors and other medical devices.
- Develop and maintain advanced clinical competencies in tracheostomy care, ventilation, gastrostomy care and other complex procedures.
- Administer medication safely and accurately, ensuring all care is appropriately recorded.
- Work independently as a lone worker, managing and prioritising workload while seeking guidance where required.
- Provide mentorship, support and informal training to colleagues to maintain a high standard of care.
Schedule
This is a 24/7 service, which includes night shifts and weekend rotations throughout the year.
Ideal candidate
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care, or a recognised Nursery Nurse qualification.
- Understanding of the impact of providing care for children with complex medical needs in their homes.
- Experience working with children with additional or complex needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport and connect with children and families.
Desirable
- Willingness and ability to develop new theoretical and practical skills.
- British Sign Language Level 1 or Makaton.
- Experience supporting technology‑dependent children or carrying out relevant clinical procedures.
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting children with complex health needs.
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children in another setting (e.g., nursery, respite care, community service).
Other Requirements
A full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care, or a recognised Nursery Nurse qualification, plus an understanding of the impact of providing care for children with complex medical needs in their homes, excellent communication skills, the ability to build rapport, and experience working with children with additional or complex needs.
Desirable qualifications include willingness to develop new skills, British Sign Language Level 1 or Makaton, and experience supporting technology‑dependent children or carrying out relevant clinical procedures.
Disclosure
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