Senior Childrens Support Worker

Description

Superior Healthcare is recruiting experienced Senior Community Healthcare Support Workers to support paediatric clients across Mid and West Kent. This is a rewarding night shift role working with children who have complex clinical needs within their family homes.

The Role

You will be supporting paediatric clients living with a range of complex healthcare needs, including:

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilation support
• Seizure management

Your role will focus on ensuring each child is safe, comfortable, and supported to live a fulfilled and happy life while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.

About the Clients

• Location:Mid and West Kent
• Age:Children
• Living with:Parents and siblings
• Personality & Interests: Our clients are active, bubbly, and inquisitive, with interests including:
  
  • Cars and dinosaurs
  • Animals and pets
  • Outdoor activities, such as feeding chickens

What We're Looking For

• Female applicants only (this is a genuine occupational requirement based on client preferences)
• A energetic personality and strong initiative
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in the family home environment

Essential Experience

• Hands on experience with:
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilation support
  • Seizure management

Driving Requirement

• Must be aged 25 or over
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Confident driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle

Shifts & Pay

• Night shifts only
• 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off rolling rota
• Hourly rate:£17.25 - £19.55

Pre Employment Checks

• Enhanced DBS check
• 3 years' continuous referencing

Responsibilities

• You will be supporting paediatric clients living with a range of complex healthcare needs
• Work alongside field care supervisors and nurse managers
• Ensure excellent care at all time and fit seamlessly into the community environment

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a caring role
• Paediatric care experience
• Hands on experience with Tracheostomy care, Ventilation support, Seizure management
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in the family home environment
• You must be based in the UK to apply for this role - we do not offer VISA sponsorship

Benefits

• Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
• Blue light card - we'll pay for it.
• Reflecting the hard work that you do.
• Enroll onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• We help you save for Christmas.
• Wellbeing support including up to 6 face to face counselling sessions.
• In house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In house women's health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.