Paediatric Care Assistant-Sutton, Lewisham & Wimbledon

HFH Healthcare Limited; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Company pension

Direct PAYE

Refer a Friend

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

HFH Healthcare is seeking compassionate Paediatric Healthcare Assistants to support children with complex needs in Sutton, Lewisham and Wimbledon (SW19) at home, delivering one-to-one care and building trusting relationships with families.

You’ll support personal care, daily routines, mobility and clinical tasks including tracheostomy care after training, always following the individual care plans and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' care experience required.
• Tracheostomy experience preferred.
• Paediatric care experience desirable.
• Compassionate, patient and attentive approach.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Reliability and availability for day or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated, one-to-one care to children with complex healthcare needs.
• Working with one client per shift, no travel between multiple homes.
• Collaborating with families and HFH Healthcare's clinical team to deliver tailored care.
• Observing and responding to changes in a child's condition.
• Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate care records.
• Supporting personal care and daily routines.
• Assisting with mobility and positioning when required.
• Supporting tracheostomy care and other clinical interventions after training.
• Encouraging age-appropriate interaction, play and activities.
• Building trusting relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Observation skills

Compassionate and patient

Reliability and availability

Tracheostomy care (preferred)

Job description

Paediatric Healthcare Assistant – Sutton, Lewisham & Wimbledon (SW19)

Location: Sutton, Lewisham and Wimbledon (SW19), London

Pay: £12.71–£16.00 per hour

Shifts: Days (9am–5pm) and Nights (8pm–8am)

Experience: Minimum 6 months' care experience required

Tracheostomy Experience: Preferred

Make a Difference in a Child's Life with HFH Healthcare

Are you an experienced, compassionate Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with complex care needs?

At HFH Healthcare, we're recruiting dedicated Paediatric Healthcare Assistants to support children in their own homes across Sutton, Lewisham and Wimbledon (SW19).

Our young clients have a range of complex healthcare needs, including tracheostomy care, and require attentive, reliable carers who can provide safe, personalised support.

We're looking for individuals who bring patience, kindness and confidence to their work, helping children feel comfortable, understood and supported.

Tracheostomy experience is preferred but not essential. If you have a minimum of six months' care experience and are eager to develop your skills in paediatric complex care, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

You’ll provide dedicated, one-to-one care to children with complex healthcare needs, supporting their comfort, safety and wellbeing at home.

Unlike traditional home care, you’ll work with one client per shift, rather than travelling between multiple homes.

You’ll work closely with families and HFH Healthcare's clinical team to deliver care tailored to each child's individual needs.

Available shifts:

• Day shifts: 9:00am–5:00pm
• Night shifts: 8:00pm–8:00am

Shift availability will depend on the individual care package.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care and daily routines.
• Helping maintain comfort, safety and general wellbeing.
• Assisting with mobility and positioning where required.
• Supporting tracheostomy care and other clinical interventions following training and competency assessment.
• Observing and responding to changes in a child's condition.
• Encouraging age-appropriate interaction, play and activities.
• Building trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Following individual care plans and maintaining accurate care records.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months' care experience – essential.
• Previous tracheostomy experience – preferred.
• Paediatric care experience is desirable.
• A compassionate, patient and attentive approach.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.
• Confidence supporting people with complex care needs.
• A commitment to safeguarding, dignity and person-centred care.
• Reliability and availability for day or night shifts.

Most importantly, we're looking for carers who genuinely enjoy supporting children and are committed to helping them thrive in a safe, caring environment.

Why Join HFH Healthcare?

At HFH Healthcare, we recognise the difference our carers make every day.

We offer:

• £12.71–£16.00 per hour.
• Enhanced weekend and bank holiday rates.
• Paid annual leave and company pension.
• Direct PAYE employment.
• Carer Recognition Programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – £150 for carers and £500 for Registered Nurses.
• Free confidential wellbeing support helpline.
• Blue Light Card discounts and retail savings.
• One-to-one care without travelling between multiple clients.
• Dedicated clinical and operational support.

Join Our Paediatric Care Team

If you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a caring nature and a passion for supporting children, we'd love to hear from you.

Join HFH Healthcare and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.