Children’s Senior Support Worker

Superior Healthcare; England; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Company car for personal use

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Annual refresher courses

Wellbeing support

Referral bonus

Employee events

Job summary

Superior Healthcare is seeking a Children’s Complex Care Senior Carer to provide specialist one-to-one night-time support for children with complex healthcare needs across Kent. You will work in clients’ homes, delivering person-centred care with guidance from a clinical team.

The role focuses on paediatric complex care, including tracheostomy care and feeding support, with consistent night shifts and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months care experience.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Tracheostomy care experience with paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• Follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure person‑centred care.
• Advocate for the client and act in their best interests.
• Be fun, friendly and engaging with the client about their interests and hobbies.
• Maintain thorough documentation and monitor the client closely.

Skills

Paediatric care experience

UK driving licence (UK)</w>

Right to work in the UK

Tracheostomy care (paediatrics)

Paediatric client support

Job description

Children’s Complex Care Senior Support Worker (Nights)

£17.25 – £19.33 per hour | Across Kent | Paediatric Complex Care

Are you an experienced Children’s Complex Care Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every night?

At Superior Healthcare, we’re growing our specialist paediatric team and are looking for compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Senior Carers to support children and young people with complex healthcare needs in their own homes across Kent.

Since 2006, we’ve been providing exceptional nurse-led complex care services to families throughout the UK, helping children and young people live safely, comfortably, and independently at home. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Children’s Complex Care Senior Carer, you’ll provide specialist one-to-one support to children with complex healthcare needs, building meaningful relationships with both your client and their family. This is an opportunity to deliver truly personalised care while working as part of a supportive and experienced clinical team.

Location: Various community-based paediatric care packages across Kent

Shift Pattern: Typically 8–12 hour waking night shifts

Client Ratio: One client per shift, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care

Rota Options:

• Set, consistent rota patterns
• Optional overtime available
• Potential for a rolling 3-on, 3-off shift pattern

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs and be confident with:

• Tracheostomy care, including suctioning
• PEG and/or Mickey Button feeding
• Medication administration
• Delivering complex care within the community setting (preferred)
• Most importantly, you’ll bring a caring, professional approach and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

Why Join Superior Healthcare?

At Superior Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll become part of a dedicated team that values compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of £17.25 – £19.33
• Regular and consistent night shifts
• One-to-one client care
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clinical support from experienced healthcare professionals
• Opportunities to develop your complex care skills
• A rewarding role where your work genuinely changes lives

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Reference: REGEBO

Responsibilities

• To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To be fun, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months care experience.
• Experience supporting paediatric clients.
• Full UK manual driving license.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Tracheostomy care experience with paediatrics

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.
• Employee events throughout the year, including breakfast clubs, summer BBQ and Christmas party.
• Enjoy a company car for personal and professional use.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work nights.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.