Health Support Worker – Children's Short Breaks (Nights)

Bromley Healthcare CIC; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company is seeking dedicated Health Support Workers to join their team in Orpington. The role involves providing care and support to children with complex healthcare needs and requires a compassionate approach. Candidates should have experience with children, especially those with special needs, and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers variable hours, competitive salary based on NHS pay scales, and excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Various pension schemes

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and young people.
• Understanding of children with special needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in the day-to-day care of children.
• Support the development of individual care plans.
• Act as a key worker to named children.

Skills

Flexible

Good communication skills

Ability to relate with others

Enteral feeding

Emergency care for epilepsy

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

NVQ3 Health and social care

Diploma in residential childcare

Tools

Emis

Datix

Job description

A community interest company is seeking dedicated Health Support Workers to join their team in Orpington. The role involves providing care and support to children with complex healthcare needs and requires a compassionate approach. Candidates should have experience with children, especially those with special needs, and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers variable hours, competitive salary based on NHS pay scales, and excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities.