Paediatric Care Assistant | Family-Centred Clinical Support

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking two compassionate Paediatric Healthcare Support Workers for the Starlight Unit to support children, young people and their families with safe, high-quality, family-centred care.

You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, develop essential competencies through training, and help create a calm, therapeutic environment while prioritising patient safety and excellent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in healthcare or related care settings.
• Ability to communicate compassionately with children and families.
• Care Certificate completion is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the paediatric nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Prioritise and manage own workload to assist the clinical team and families.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Caring approach

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking two compassionate Paediatric Healthcare Support Workers for the Starlight Unit to support children, young people and their families with safe, high-quality, family-centred care.

You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, develop essential competencies through training, and help create a calm, therapeutic environment while prioritising patient safety and excellent service delivery.