Job summary
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families every day? Come and join the Lifetime Service, where compassion, inclusion and teamwork guide everything we do.
We are a joint Community Children's Nursing and Psychology Service supporting children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, as well as those who meet the Children's Continuing Care criteria. We help families through every stage of their journey, enhancing their quality of life and providing outstanding care at home and in the community.
Our team is based at Kingswood Hub and we provide services across BNSSG, with additional support offered in BANES. We care for children and young people aged 0 to 19, ensuring they and their families feel supported, valued and understood.
We are looking for caring individuals who want to make a genuine impact. You will work closely with families and colleagues, bringing ideas, learning new skills and contributing to a supportive and empowering team culture.
The role includes a mix of nights, weekends and office based working, giving you variety and opportunities to build strong relationships with the people you care for. We have full time and part time roles available. This role is suitable for Support Workers who have extensive experience with children or in the community, Nurse Associates & Assistant Practitioners.
Join us and help children and families live richer and more fulfilling lives.
Main duties of the job
You will work in the Continuing Care team to undertake clinical shifts usually working alongside the Lifetime support workers (LSW) in the child's home or school setting. Observe the LSW clinical competencies and undertake annual clinical assessments of their skills to enable them to undertake the clinical interventions to the children and their families who meet Continuing Care Criteria (Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and B&NES).
You will undertake the line management of a small team of LSW's which includes having 6 weekly one to one meetings, performance development reviews and supporting attendance reviews in accordance with Sirona's policies and procedures.
You will also work alongside the nursing team to develop and provide training and assessments to groups of LSWs.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
- Date posted: 02 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata, per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 083-7649965-WW-D
- Job locations: Kingswood Hub, Alma Road, Kingswood, BS15 4DA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
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We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. If you require a visa to work in the UK, you must have 14 months remaining on your visa at the point of your application. If you do not disclose your visa expiry date in your application, we are not able to progress your application.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 2 maths and English
- Nursing Associate registration
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Skills experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs
- Experience in performing safe and effective clinical skills eg: Tracheostomy care, monitoring and recording vital observations and interpreting results, suctioning, enteral feeding
- Range of IT skills including electronic communication and clinical records systems
- Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience of working as a support worker in a community environment
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