Children's Community Carer - Home-Based Support

HCRG Care Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension

My Reward Hub discounts

Wage access as you earn

Wellbeing support (online & face‑to‑f&

Learning Enterprise development

Job summary

HCRG Care Group seeks compassionate Community Carers to provide high‑quality, personalised care for children with complex medical needs in their own homes and community settings. You will work closely with families and clinical teams to deliver safe, sensitive, child‑centred care.

You’ll be flexible to meet changing needs, with the reward of directly improving wellbeing, comfort and independence for children.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with complex medical needs at home.
• Ability to support and help train new staff in a variety of settings.
• Willingness to work towards the “experienced to teach” section of the Competency Framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective care to children in the community as delegated by the Named Nurse.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
• Maintain competencies in specific clinical skills and understand emergency procedures, including escalation and resuscitation.
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in partnership with families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Help create a safe, stimulating environment and monitor and record each child’s condition, taking action where needed.
• Organise day‑to‑day activities and attend mandatory training, supervision, and team sessions.
• Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within 3 months (if required).
• Follow infection control, confidentiality, and health & safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals, adapting your approach where communication barriers exist.
• Participate in team meetings, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a supportive team culture by sharing information and raising concerns.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Teamwork with families

Training new staff

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care

GCSEs in Maths and English

British Sign Language Level 1 or Makaton

Job description

HCRG Care Group seeks compassionate Community Carers to provide high‑quality, personalised care for children with complex medical needs in their own homes and community settings. You will work closely with families and clinical teams to deliver safe, sensitive, child‑centred care.

You’ll be flexible to meet changing needs, with the reward of directly improving wellbeing, comfort and independence for children.