Senior Childrens Support Worker

Company: Superior Healthcare
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Location: Maidstone
Job Description:

Description

Superior Healthcare is recruiting experienced Senior Community Healthcare Support Workers to support paediatric clients across Mid and West Kent. This is a rewarding night‑shift role working with children who have complex clinical needs within their family homes.

The Role

You will be supporting paediatric clients living with a range of complex healthcare needs, including:

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilation support
  • Seizure management

Your role will focus on ensuring each child is safe, comfortable, and supported to live a fulfilled and happy life while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.

About the Clients

  • Location:Mid and West Kent
  • Age:Children
  • Living with:Parents and siblings
  • Personality & Interests: Our clients are active, bubbly, and inquisitive, with interests including:
    • Cars and dinosaurs
    • Animals and pets
    • Outdoor activities, such as feeding chickens

What We’re Looking For

  • Female applicants only (this is a genuine occupational requirement based on client preferences)
  • A energetic personality and strong initiative
  • Clear and confident communication skills
  • Ability to work calmly and professionally in the family home environment

Essential Experience

  • Hands‑on experience with:
    • Tracheostomy care
    • Ventilation support
    • Seizure management

Driving Requirement

  • Must be aged 25 or over
  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Confident driving a wheelchair‑accessible vehicle

Shifts & Pay

  • Night shifts only
  • 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off rolling rota
  • Hourly rate:£17.25 – £19.55

Pre‑Employment Checks

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • 3 years’ continuous referencing

Responsibilities

  • You will be supporting paediatric clients living with a range of complex healthcare needs
  • Work alongside field care supervisors and nurse managers
  • Ensure excellent care at all time and fit seamlessly into the community environment

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 months’ experience in a caring role
  • Paediatric care experience
  • Hands‑on experience with Tracheostomy care, Ventilation support, Seizure management
  • Ability to work calmly and professionally in the family home environment
  • You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship

Benefits

  • Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
  • Blue light card – we’ll pay for it.
  • Reflecting the hard work that you do.
  • Enroll onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
  • Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
  • We help you save for Christmas.
  • Wellbeing support including up to 6 face‑to‑face counselling sessions.
  • In‑house wellbeing team to support you.
  • 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
  • We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
  • Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
  • Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
  • In‑house women’s health support.
  • Accumulate holiday pay as you work.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026