Support Worker

MedGen; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates £22.25–£28 per h

Flexible shifts to suit availability

Rewarding role making a difference in

Job summary

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, reliable Support Worker to provide high-quality care to children and young people with general health needs in community settings.

You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, vital signs, and safeguarding. DBS update or willingness to obtain one is required and previous UK healthcare experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of child safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Calm, patient, and caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with daily living activities, including personal care, washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding where required.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
• Monitor and record vital signs as directed.
• Assist with medication administration (where trained and authorised).
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate play, education, and social activities.
• Offer reassurance and emotional support to children anxious about procedures or hospital environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report changes in a child's condition promptly.
• Promote a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment.

Job description

Location: Torquay

Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Temporary (Ongoing)

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with a range of general health needs.

This role involves working with children and adolescents in community settings who may require support with complex care needs, or additional physical support.

The Role

• Support children and young people with daily living activities, including personal care, washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding where required.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
• Monitor and record vital signs (e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation) as directed.
• Assist with medication administration (where trained and authorised).
• Encourage participation in age-appropriate play, education, and social activities.
• Offer reassurance and emotional support to children who may feel anxious about medical procedures or hospital environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and report any changes in a child's condition promptly.
• Promote a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months UK healthcare experience.
• Experience working with children and adolescents.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

What We're Looking For

• Understanding of child safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Calm, patient, and caring approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates £22.25 to £28 per hour.
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference in children's lives.

Why Join MedGen Healthcare

MedGen Healthcare is a CQC-regulated provider delivering high-quality care across the community, from non-complex to highly complex packages.

We value our support workers and recognise the essential role you play in delivering safe and compassionate care. We provide a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and developed.

Important

MedGen Healthcare does not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK