Children's Community Carer - Surrey

HCRG Care Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in the UK is seeking a Community Carer for children with complex medical needs. The role involves providing high-quality care in a flexible environment, assisting in children’s development, and maintaining essential clinical competencies. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and experience with children in care. This position includes a competitive salary and various employee benefits, supporting personal and professional needs.

Benefits

Pension

Employee discounts

Mental and physical wellbeing resources

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex health needs.
• Willing to participate in training of new staff.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective care to children.
• Recognize safeguarding concerns.
• Support children's development in partnership with families.

Skills

Understanding complex medical needs

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to relate to children

Education

NVQ 3 in health or social care

GCSE in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Permanent | Sector: Health, Medicine | Region: South East | Location: South West Surrey

Salary: £24,486 to £26,155.50 per annum. Starting salary of £24,486 plus Group Pension.

Role: Community Carer for children with complex medical needs, providing high-quality care in the community and in the children’s homes. The role supports children and families in a flexible, child-centred environment and may adapt to evolving needs. Based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with community-based work and hybrid working options.

Employer: HCRG Care Group

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective care to children in their homes and in the community as delegated by the Named Nurse.
• Recognize safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
• Maintain competencies in clinical skills and be familiar with emergency procedures, including escalation and resuscitation when needed.
• Support children’s development in partnership with families and the team across various settings.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating environment and record the child’s condition, taking appropriate action.
• Organize daily activities and attend training and supervision sessions.
• Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within 3 months (if required) and stay updated with relevant training.
• Follow infection control and health & safety policies, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate effectively, especially in situations with communication barriers, and liaise with the child’s care team.
• Participate in team meetings, maintain accurate records, and support colleagues by sharing information and addressing concerns.
• Schedule: 24/7 service with night shifts across the year, including weekends.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Understanding the impact of providing/receiving care in the home for children with complex medical needs and their families.
• Ability to participate in training of new staff in various settings.
• Willingness to work towards the “experienced to teach” part of the Competency Framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to children.

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in health or social care or recognised nursery nurse qualification.
• GCSE in Maths and English.
• British Sign Language level 1 and Makaton.
• Experience of relevant clinical procedures and technology dependency.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children with complex health needs and with children in other settings such as nursery or respite service.
• Other: driving licence (car driver).

Benefits and About

• Flexible-first employer with agile working to support professional and personal needs.
• Range of benefits including pension, employee discounts, access to wage-on-demand, mental and physical wellbeing resources, and career development through The Learning Enterprise.
• Open, just culture encouraging ideas to deliver impact, with funding for innovation.
• Quality standards: majority of services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Company Information

HCRG Care Group is a leading provider of community health and care services in the UK, established in 2006. We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding. A safer recruitment process is in place including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We are part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited.

Contact Details

HCRG Care Group

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Careers Team (LD) email: [e-mail]