Paediatric Complex Care Support Worker (Tracheostomy & PEG)

Head First; Sunningdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Head First is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker to join the client’s care team in Sunningdale. You will provide high-quality, child-centred support to a 7-year-old with complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care and PEG feeding, while enabling education, therapy activities and community participation.

You will work up to 48 hours per week with guaranteed minimum hours, receiving specialist clinical training and ongoing professional development in a supportive family

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience supporting children with complex, physical or additional needs within the UK.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Looking for a long-term role and able to provide continuity of care.
• Female applicants only (as per Equality Act 2010)

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day care and support, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, mobility assistance and continence care (full specialist training provided).
• Supporting communication using PECS, Makaton and electronic AAC devices.
• Encouraging play, learning, social engagement and participation in meaningful activities.
• Helping develop communication, mobility, cognitive and independence skills through personalised goals and activities.
• Supporting speech and language therapy programmes, including oral motor activities.
• Accompanying the client to school, appointments, activities and community outings.
• Working collaboratively with parents, therapists and other support workers to ensure consistent support.
• Contributing to a positive, nurturing and encouraging home environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Professionalism

UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Long-term commitment

Job description

Head First is seeking a compassionate Female Support Worker to join the client’s care team in Sunningdale. You will provide high-quality, child-centred support to a 7-year-old with complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care and PEG feeding, while enabling education, therapy activities and community participation.

You will work up to 48 hours per week with guaranteed minimum hours, receiving specialist clinical training and ongoing professional development in a supportive family