Bank Senior Children\'s Community Carer - Surrey

NHS Jobs; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Woking is seeking a Bank Senior Children's Community Carer to provide essential care and support to children with complex medical needs. Candidates must hold an NVQ 3 in health or social care and have experience with children with additional needs. This role offers flexible shifts, professional development, and comprehensive well-being support.

Benefits

Flexible Shift Booking

Wagestream Access

Professional Growth

24/7 Well-being Support

Innovative Culture

Recognition & Engagement

Commitment to Excellence

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with children with complex health needs.
• 1 year experience working with children in settings like nursery or respite service.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children with complex medical needs.
• Engage in communication with children's families.
• Participate in professional growth and well-being support activities.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate and create rapport with children

Understanding of care impacts for children with complex needs

Education

Essential NVQ 3 in health or social care

Recognized nursery nurse qualification

Job description

Bank Senior Children's Community Carer - Surrey

As a Bank Senior Community Carer, we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Flexible Shift Booking: Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access: Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth: Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support: Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture: Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement: Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

The Ideal Candidate

• Essential NVQ 3 in health or social care or recognized nursery nurse qualification
• Understanding the impact of providing/receiving care in the home for children with complex medical needs and their families
• Experience of working with children with additional needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to relate and create rapport with children

Desirable

• Ability to learn theoretical/practical skills
• British Sign Language level 1
• Makaton
• Experience of relevant clinical procedures and technology dependency
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children with complex health needs
• Minimum of 1 year working with children in other settings, e.g., nursery, respite service

Other requirements

The successful applicant will need to be a car driver. Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.