Job Introduction
Are you compassionate, dedicated, and looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs?
HCRG Care Group is seeking a Community Carer to assist in providing high-quality care to children with complex medical needs within the community and in their own homes. You’ll be supporting children and their families, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve in a comfortable, familiar environment. In this role, you will be expected to maintain a flexible approach to your duties, as the responsibilities may adapt based on the evolving needs of the children. If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, child-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.
Base: At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care. You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, working out in the community, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.
Main Responsibility
* Provide safe, effective care to children in their homes and the community, as delegated by the Named Nurse.
* Recognize safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
* Maintain competencies in specific clinical skills and be familiar with emergency procedures, including escalation and resuscitation when needed.
* Support children’s development in partnership with families and the team across various settings.
* Help maintain a safe, stimulating environment and record the child’s condition, taking appropriate action.
* Organize daily activities and attend training and supervision sessions.
* Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within 3 months (if required) and stay updated with relevant training.
* Follow infection control and health & safety policies, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Communicate effectively, especially in situations with communication barriers, and liaise with the child’s care team.
* Participate in team meetings, maintain accurate records, and support colleagues by sharing information and addressing concerns.
Schedule
* 24/7 service with night shifts across the year, including weekends.
Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Understanding the impact of providing/receiving care in the home for children with complex medical needs and their families
* Ability to participate in training of new staff in a variety of settings.
* Willingness to work towards “experienced to teach” part of Competency Framework
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to relate to children.
Desirable
* NVQ 3 in health or social care or recognised nursery nurse qualification
* GCSE in Maths and English
* British Sign Language level 1
* Makaton
* Experience of relevant clinical procedures and technology dependency
* Minimum of 1yr experience working with children with complex health needs
* Minimum of 1yr working with children in other setting, e.g. nursery, respite service
Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver
Package Description
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
As a Community Carer we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
* Free tea and coffee at your base location
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases and cashback offers
* Access to wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies
* Wellbeing support including mental and physical health resources, career coaching and counselling
* Access to eLearning and career development through The Learning Enterprise
* Open culture encouraging ideas to improve services, backed by innovation funding
* Commitment to high clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading provider of community health and care services in the UK, supporting millions of people each year and offering a range of services across health and social care. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, and we provide adjustments to support inclusive recruitment and work environments.
Safeguarding and safer working practices are essential; all roles require safer recruitment and relevant checks, including disclosure of criminal records.
Finally, please note that by applying we process and hold information about you in line with our privacy policy.
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