Community Paediatric Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Crawley is seeking a compassionate Community Paediatric Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care to children and young people. The role involves personal care, medication support, and specialist clinical care for complex needs. Applicants should have at least 6 months of care experience, a valid driving licence, and the right to work in the UK. Benefits include consistent hours, unlimited training, and various perks.

Benefits

Long-term bookings

Unlimited training

Referral bonus

Welcome gift & uniform

30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK).
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility.
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing.
• Managing behaviours with patience and understanding.
• Helping children engage in their local community.
• Encouraging confidence and autonomy.
• Safe, timely administration of medication.
• Supporting complex needs, including ventilation and seizure management.

Skills

Empathy

Integrity

Respect

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Overview

As a Community Paediatric Care Assistant, you will provide life-enhancing, person-centred care to children and young people in Crawley. Your compassion and dedication will help young people live safely, with dignity and independence in their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
• Challenging behaviour support: Managing behaviours with patience and understanding
• Community access: Helping children engage in their local community
• Promoting independence: Encouraging confidence and autonomy
• Medication support: Safe, timely administration of medication
• Specialist clinical care: Supporting complex needs, including ventilation, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, nebuliser treatment and seizure management

Qualifications and requirements

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience with complex care (preferred but not essential, full training provided)
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care

Benefits

• Long-term bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
• Unlimited training: 400+ CPD-accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
• Referral bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
• Welcome gift & uniform: Receive a free uniform and welcome box when you join
• Perks at work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more

Join us and help transform lives at Newcross Healthcare. We empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you, delivering care guided by empathy, respect, integrity and teamwork.