Paediatric Community Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; Ryde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ryde is seeking a Community Paediatric Care Assistant to provide life-enhancing care to children and young people. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting community access, and promoting independence. Applicants should have at least 6 months of care experience, a valid driving license, and the ability to understand care plans. Join today and make a lasting impact on children's lives with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Same-Day Pay: Access to up to 50% of earnings after each shift

Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD-accredited courses

Referral Bonus: Up to £500 for each friend referred

Welcome Gift: Free uniform and welcome box

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK).
• Valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing.
• Manage challenging behaviours with patience and understanding.
• Help children engage in their local community.
• Encourage confidence and autonomy.
• Administer medication safely and timely.
• Support complex needs including ventilation and tracheostomy care.

Skills

Paid professional care experience (min. 6 months)

Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility

Empathy

Integrity

Teamwork

Job description

Community Paediatric Care Assistant - Ryde

Pay

From £13.97 - £16.69 per hour

Hours

Tuesday's 13:30 - 18:30

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional Community Paediatric Care Assistant to join the Newcross Healthcare team in the Ryde area. Join us in a supportive and rewarding environment where your work helps children and young people live happier, healthier lives.

This is a paediatric care package with 2:1 care for a 13 year old

Your Role

Supporting Independence, Enriching Lives

As a Community Paediatric Care Assistant, you will provide life-enhancing, person-centred care to children and young people in Perth. Your compassion and dedication will help young people live safely, with dignity and independence in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
• Challenging behaviour support: Managing behaviours with patience and understanding
• Community access: Helping children engage in their local community
• Promoting independence: Encouraging confidence and autonomy
• Medication support: Safe, timely administration of medication
• Specialist clinical care: Supporting complex needs, including ventilation, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, nebuliser treatment and seizure management

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• The right to work in the UKExperience with complex care (preferred but not essential, full training provided)
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care

Your Newcross Benefits

• Same-Day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift
• Long-term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
• Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD-accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
• Welcome Gift & Uniform: Receive a free uniform and welcome box when you join
• Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more

About Newcross Healthcare

Join us and help transform lives. At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care guided by empathy, respect, integrity and teamwork.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape brighter futures for children and young people.

If this advert states male or female only, it is due to a genuine occupational requirement. If you do not meet this requirement, please review our other vacancies.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary locations with both full-time and part-time hours available, subject to availability.