Community Child Health Support Worker - Respite (Band 3)

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Long Term Conditions and Home Respite Teams. The role involves delivering family-centred care in children’s homes and communities, with duties including feeding, oxygen therapy, and equipment management.

A vehicle and full UK driving licence are required. The post is permanent, with independent lone-working and supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with additional or complex health needs.
• Experience in community settings.
• Recognised qualification in child care.
• Customer service experience.
• Effective communication with people at all levels.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures per local guidelines.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver play support and personal care including nasogastric feeding.
• Care for children with long term health needs in home and community settings.
• Contribute to clinics for overnight saturation recordings and equipment management.

Skills

Human interaction

Driving licence

Community settings

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Child Care qualification

Tools

System One

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Long Term Conditions and Home Respite Teams. The role involves delivering family-centred care in children’s homes and communities, with duties including feeding, oxygen therapy, and equipment management.

A vehicle and full UK driving licence are required. The post is permanent, with independent lone-working and supervision as needed.