Children's Complex Care Assistant

Join Our Team as a Healthcare Support Worker - Ashtead

Are you passionate about making a real difference in someone's life? Superior Healthcare is looking for Healthcare Support Workers to support a wonderful 7-year-old child living in Ashtead. This isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to bring joy, comfort, and care to a child who loves cuddles, floor time, and watching cartoons!

About the Role

You'll be part of a dedicated team caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy, ensuring their complex health needs are managed while helping them live a happy, fulfilled life.

Clinical needs include:

• PEG/JEJ feeding
• Seizure management
• Ceiling hoist use

What Will You Be Doing?

• Providing safe, compassionate care tailored to the child's needs
• Engaging in play and floor-based activities (so you'll need to be physically active!)
• Supporting their health and wellbeing so they can enjoy life to the fullest

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months' experience in a care role
• Ideally have experience supporting children
• Competency in PEG feeding, seizure management, and ceiling hoist use
• A driver's licence (location isn't accessible by public transport)

Shifts & Pay

• 2 x 12-hour night shifts
• £15.40 per hour

How We'll Support You

We know how important it is to feel confident in your role, so we'll make sure you're fully prepared:

• Paid classroom-based training when you join
• Paid induction shifts and ongoing supervision from our in-house nurses and supervisors
• Specialist training for any extra skills you need (for example, nutritional support)
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career

Benefits You'll Love

• £15.40 per hour
• Thorough induction and ongoing paid training
• Option to work towards an NVQ/Diploma
• Holiday Pay
• Company Pension
• Blue Light Card - we'll pay for it!
• Referral Scheme - earn Amazon vouchers when you refer a friend
• Access to employee assistance program
• Menopause support
• Ongoing support from our team of nurses and supervisors

Pre-employment Checks

• Enhanced DBS
• Three years' continuous referencing

Ready to Apply?

Contact Jade Blyth - Recruiter
jadeblyth@superiorhealthcare.co.uk

Responsibilities

• To show the client dignity and respect at all times.
• To regularly refer to and follow care plans written by the Nurse Manager to ensure exceptional person-centred care is provided.
• To be an advocate for the client, working in their best interest and in accordance with Superior Healthcare's policies and procedures.
• To be fun, friendly and engaging with the client around their interests and hobbies.
• To closely observe and monitor the client and keep thorough documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months care experience
• Experience supporting paediatric clients
• Experience supporitng individuals with epilepsy
• Experience supporting individuals with Epilepsy
• Full UK manual driving license.

Benefits

• Choice of day, night and weekend shifts
• Blue light card - we'll pay for it.
• Reflecting the hard work that you do.
• Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
• Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
• Wellbeing support including up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions.
• In-house wellbeing team to support you.
• 24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
• We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house womens health support.
• Accumulate holiday pay as you work.