Children’s Clinical Support Worker - Development Role

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Unsocial payments for night working

Band progression from Band 3 to Band 4

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a development post in Gloucestershire's Children's Complex Care Team. The role starts at Band 3 with progression to Band 4 after probation and competencies, and involves home-based clinical care and respite for children with life-limiting conditions.

Shifts are overnight (2200–0700) and the post holder works alone, providing care, supporting families, and maintaining patient records with Microsoft Office. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate.
• Experience working with children in a community or health care setting.
• Valid UK driving licence with use of own transport for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to children in their own homes.
• Deliver home-based support and respite care for children and families.
• Carry out delegated patient duties in the community using own initiative.
• Provide holistic care and support to parents and siblings.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment meeting each child's needs.
• Work as an integral member of the Children and Young People's team.
• Stay alert overnight and respond to changes in a child’s condition while alone.

Skills

Care Certificate

Driving licence

Independent working

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A development post in the Children's Complex Care Team, part of the Children and Young People's community service in Gloucestershire, starting at Band 3 and moving to Band 4 once probation and competencies are signed off. The work is home-based clinical care and respite for children with life-limiting conditions, with parents and siblings supported too. Shifts are mainly overnight, 2200 to 0700, and the postholder works alone for the whole shift. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What the job involves

• Provide clinical care to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions in their own homes
• Deliver home-based support and respite care to children and their families
• Carry out delegated patient duties in the community, acting on own initiative
• Provide holistic care and support to parents and siblings
• Create a safe, stimulating and therapeutic environment that meets each child's developmental and social needs
• Work as an integrated member of the Children and Young People's community team
• Stay alert overnight and respond promptly to changes in a child's condition while working alone

What's required

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate

Experience

• Working with children in a community or health care setting

Checks & eligibility

• Valid UK driving licence
• Use of own transport for business purposes

Nice to have

• Hands-on clinical experience, e.g. suction, enteral feeding, medication, tracheostomy care
• Experience of working without direct supervision
• Communicating with children who have limited communication skills
• Computer skills for accurate patient records and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Assessing and reporting on patient condition, including instigating emergency procedures
• Calm manner in distressing or emotional situations
• Strong interpersonal and written communication, including report writing
• Willingness to learn new topics

What's offered

• Individualised induction programme
• Unsocial payments for night working
• Structured development route from Band 3 to Band 4