Children’s Community Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

Make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in your community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children's Continuing Care Team at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, supporting children and young people with complex medical needs to live safely and happily within their home and school environments.

As a valued member of our dedicated and compassionate team, you will provide direct clinical care and support tailored to the individual needs of the children and families we serve. Your role may involve providing overnight care in a child's home, enabling families to rest and recharge, or supporting a child within their educational setting, helping them access learning and reach their full potential.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality care. Following a comprehensive competency-based training programme, you will be confident working independently as a lone practitioner within the community, while remaining fully supported by our experienced and friendly team.

Please note: Part-time or term-time hours do not meet the required salary threshold for sponsorship and therefore would not be eligible for sponsorship

Main duties of the job

What we're looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach
• Experience of working with Children in a care capacity
• Flexibility and reliability
• The ability to work independently and confidently in community settings
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.
• If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to positively influence a child's life, we would love to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide skilled high-quality care to children and young people with complex medical needs, in the home or community setting.

To carry out personal care and delegated clinical tasks, providing support for children with complex health needs and those dependent on technology such as ventilators, feeding tubes and oxygen.

To follow individualised care plans developed by the nursing team, having gained competency through an intensive and on-going training programme and with support and guidance from registered nurses.

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.