Paediatric Community Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sandown is seeking a Community Paediatric Care Assistant to provide person-centred care to children and young people. This role involves assisting with daily routines, promoting independence, and supporting complex care needs. Successful candidates will have at least 6 months of care experience, the ability to manage challenging behaviours, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care. The position offers competitive pay, same-day pay access, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Same-Day Pay

Unlimited Training

Referral Bonus

Welcome Gift & Uniform

Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of paid professional care experience.
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility.
• Ability to understand verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Integrity

Respect

Teamwork

Job description

Community Paediatric Care Assistant - Sandown

Pay: From £13.97 - £16.69 per hour

Monday, Tuesday & Friday (School Holidays) 10:00 - 15:00

We are looking for an exceptional Community Paediatric Care Assistant to join the Newcross Healthcare team in the Sandown 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

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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 UK
• Experience 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

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.