Healthcare Assistant

Care England; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Rewarding role

Job summary

MedGen Healthcare in Peterborough is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to care for children and young people with a range of health needs in community settings. You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, and monitoring vital signs, while ensuring safety and a nurturing environment.

The role requires at least 6 months UK healthcare experience, experience with children, and DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily living activities, including personal care, washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding where required.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
• Monitor and record vital signs as directed.
• Assist with medication administration (where trained and authorised).
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate play, education, and social activities.
• Offer reassurance and emotional support to children who may feel anxious about medical procedures or hospital environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report any changes in a child’s condition promptly.
• Promote a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Communication skills

Calm demeanor

Job description

Location: Peterborough
Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Temporary (Ongoing)

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with a range of general health needs.

This role involves working with children and adolescents in community settings who may require support with complex care needs, or additional physical support.

The Role

• Support children and young people with daily living activities, including personal care, washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding where required.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
• Monitor and record vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation) as directed.
• Assist with medication administration (where trained and authorised).
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate play, education, and social activities.
• Offer reassurance and emotional support to children who may feel anxious about medical procedures or hospital environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report any changes in a child’s condition promptly.
• Promote a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What We’re Looking For

• Understanding of child safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Calm, patient, and caring approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates £20 to £24 per hour.
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference in children’s lives.

Why Join MedGen Healthcare?

MedGen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across the community, from non-complex to highly complex packages.

We value our support workers and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and developed.

Important:
MedGen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.