Children's Community Carer - South East Surrey

Job summary

Package Description: As a Community Carer we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Starting salary of £25,500 plus Group Pension Free tea and coffee at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each y

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Childrens Community Carer, based in Lingfield, Surrey. You will be providing high-quality, personalised care to a child with complex medical needs during the night in their home. This is a unique position providing support with overnight home care, where you will build a meaningful relationship with the child and their family. You will be responsible for providing overnight care, monitoring health and wellbeing, following emergency and escalation procedures, maintaining accurate care records, and attending mandatory training. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the impact of caring for children with complex medical needs, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work towards further competencies. Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 and experience in similar settings are desirable. A full driving licence is essential.

About us

HCRG Care Group is committed to providing high-quality health and care services. It offers a supportive environment for community carers, focusing on changing lives through transforming health and care. The organisation values its employees, offering them well-being support, career development opportunities, and a culture that promotes innovation. HCRG Care Group prides itself on maintaining high clinical and quality standards, with many of its services rated as 'good' or 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. Employees are encouraged to bring and implement innovative ideas, backed by ringfenced funding to support these initiatives. The group is dedicated to serving the community, offering services that make a tangible difference in health outcomes.

Details

• Date posted: 15 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,500 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1516384031
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Lingfield, RH7 6AA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Community Carerwe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Starting salary of £25,500 plus Group Pension
• Free tea and coffee at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Childrens Community Carer, based in Lingfield, Surrey.

You will be providing high-quality, personalised care to a child with complex medical needs during the night in their home.

This is a unique position providing support with overnight home care, where you will build a meaningful relationship with the child and their family.

7 x 9-hour overnight shifts (rotational)

• Providing overnight care in the childs family home
• Monitoring health and wellbeing through the night
• Following emergency and escalation procedures as required
• Maintaining accurate care records and handover documentation

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• Deliver safe, effective care to the child in community and school settings as delegated by the Named Nurse.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures at all times.
• Maintain competencies in specific clinical skills, including emergency procedures, escalation, and resuscitation.
• Support the childs learning, development, and wellbeing in partnership with their family and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment and monitor and record the childs condition, taking action where needed.
• Communicate effectively with the child, their family, school staff, and clinical professionals, adapting your approach to communication needs.
• Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within 3 months of starting (if not already held).
• Attend mandatory training, supervision sessions, and team meetings.
• Follow infection control, confidentiality, and health and safety procedures consistently.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and contribute to a supportive team culture

Essential

• Understanding of the impact of caring for children with complex medical needs at home.
• Ability to support and help train new staff in a variety of settings.
• Willingness to work towards the experienced to teach section of the Competency Framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to children and families.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care, or a recognised Nursery Nurse qualification.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.
• British Sign Language Level 1 or Makaton.
• Experience with relevant clinical procedures or technologydependent care.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting children with complex health needs.
• At least 1 year working with children in settings such as nurseries, respite care or community services.

Other Requirements: A full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.

Please see the full Person Specification in the attached Job Description.