Community Paediatric Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions Limited; Newquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Community Paediatric Care Assistant in Newquay. You will provide essential support to children with complex clinical needs, delivering both clinical and social care in a compassionate environment. This role offers flexible hours, extensive training, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

FlexiPay

Long-term Bookings

Unlimited Free Training

Referral Bonus

Welcome Gift & Uniform

Perks at Work

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of professional care experience or caring for a loved one.
• Experience working with children and young people preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily personal care tasks.
• Managing and responding to challenging behaviours.
• Providing advanced clinical care including ventilation and medication support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Challenging Behaviour Support

Job description

Join us as a Community Paediatric Care Assistant inNewquay

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Newcross Healthcare, we believe that every child deserves exceptional care in the comfort of their own home. We are not just a staffing solutions organization – we are a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients through personalised, compassionate, and professional care.

About the Role

Role: Community Paediatric Care Assistant

Pay: up to £16.69 depending on shift and role

Location:Newquay

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Community Paediatric Care Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to children and young people, addressing their complex clinical needs while offering practical support to their families. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to profoundly impact the lives of children, providing them with the care and support they need to thrive.

Additional information about the role

As part of this position, you will be caring for a service user that is living with Cystic fibrosis, Epilepsy and Bilateral renal dysplasia. You will be providing support with suction, oxygen therapy care and bi-level positive airway pressure therapy.

The shifts for this position are waking nights (20:30 – 08:30) and vary across Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

What You’ll Do

Your role will involve delivering both clinical and social care tailored to the unique needs of each child. Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal Care and Support:Assisting with daily tasks to ensure the comfort and well-being of the child
• Challenging Behaviour Support:Managing and responding to challenging behaviours with sensitivity and expertise
• Community Access:Supporting the child in accessing and participating in community activities, fostering social interaction and independence
• Promoting Independence:Encouraging and empowering the child to achieve greater autonomy in their daily life
• Medication Support:Ensuring the safe administration of medication
• Specialist Clinical Care:Providing advanced clinical care, including but not limited to invasive/non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, nebuliser treatment, and seizure management

With the support of our dedicated regional teams and cutting-edge technology, you will have the tools and training you need to make a significant difference in your clients’ lives every day.

What We’re Looking For

To excel as a Community Paediatric Care Assistant you should have:

• At least 6 months of professional care experience or experience caring for a loved one in the UK
• The right to work in the UK
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children and young people (preferred, but not essential as full training is provided)
• A valid driver’s licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle

Why Join Newcross Healthcare?

We value the extraordinary contributions of our Community Paediatric Care Assistant and offer a range of benefits designed to support your work and professional growth:

• FlexiPay:Access up to 50% of the value of your completed shifts instantly, even on weekends and bank holidays
• Long-term Bookings:Enjoy consistent hours and the opportunity to build strong, lasting relationships with the same families
• Unlimited Free Training:Access over 400 free courses through our training partner, FuturU, to continually enhance your skills
• Referral Bonus:Earn up to £500 for each friend or family member you introduce to Newcross
• Welcome Gift & Uniform:Receive a free gift box and Newcross Healthcare uniform when you join our team
• Perks at Work:Enjoy exclusive discounts on your favourite brands across 20 categories, including groceries, fashion, electronics, and more

Join Us in Making a Real Difference

At Newcross Healthcare, we celebrate and support our carers, providing the resources you need to excel in your role. We are committed to empowering you to provide the highest level of care, helping children and young people live their best lives.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families, join Newcross Healthcare today.