Overview
As a Community Paediatric Care Assistant, you will provide life-enhancing, person-centred care to children and young people in Crawley. Your compassion and dedication will help young people live safely, with dignity and independence in their own homes.
Responsibilities
* Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
* Challenging behaviour support: Managing behaviours with patience and understanding
* Community access: Helping children engage in their local community
* Promoting independence: Encouraging confidence and autonomy
* Medication support: Safe, timely administration of medication
* Specialist clinical care: Supporting complex needs, including ventilation, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, nebuliser treatment and seizure management
Qualifications and requirements
* At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
* Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility
* A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
* The right to work in the UK
* Experience with complex care (preferred but not essential, full training provided)
* Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
* Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
* Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care
Benefits
* Long-term bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
* Unlimited training: 400+ CPD-accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
* Referral bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
* Welcome gift & uniform: Receive a free uniform and welcome box when you join
* Perks at work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more
Join us and help transform lives at Newcross Healthcare. We empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you, delivering care guided by empathy, respect, integrity and teamwork.
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