Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. If you’re keen to join our team, please apply as soon as you can.
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