Children's Community Carer: Home-based Care & Impact

HCRG Care Group; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Community Carer to assist children with complex medical needs. The role involves providing high-quality care in both community and home settings, maintaining flexibility according to the children's evolving needs. Ideal candidates should have experience in child care, solid communication skills, and relevant qualifications. A driving license is required for work purposes, and the position offers a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Starting salary of £24,486 plus Group Pension

Access to discounts through My Reward Hub

Online and face to face help with wellbeing

Access to eLearning and career development

Innovative funding for employee ideas

Qualifications

• Understanding the impact of care for children with complex medical needs.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children with complex health needs.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in other child care settings such as nursery.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective care to children in their homes and the community.
• Recognize safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
• Support children's development in partnership with families.

Skills

Understanding care impact

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to relate to children

Experience with technology dependency

British Sign Language level 1

Makaton

Education

NVQ 3 in health or social care

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Community Carer to assist children with complex medical needs. The role involves providing high-quality care in both community and home settings, maintaining flexibility according to the children's evolving needs. Ideal candidates should have experience in child care, solid communication skills, and relevant qualifications. A driving license is required for work purposes, and the position offers a supportive environment with various benefits.