Bank Senior Children's Community Carer

Bank Senior Children's Community Carer - Surrey

Join us at HCRG Care Group as a Bank Senior Children's Community Carer in Surrey.

Job Introduction

As a Bank Senior Community Carer we value you and your well‑being, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated.

Benefits

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime.
• Professional Growth – Free training and access to our Strive for Better network.
• 24/7 Well‑being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence – Work with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC‑rated services.

Role Overview

You will deliver high‑quality care and support to children with complex medical needs in their homes and community, working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, high‑quality care following care plans and safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with children, families and multi‑disciplinary team.
• Maintain professional boundaries and report concerns to the Clinical Case Manager.
• Operate medical devices such as ventilators, feeding pumps and oxygen monitors.
• Maintain competence in tracheostomy, ventilator, gastrostomy and other advanced care tasks.
• Administer medication as trained, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Manage workload independently as a lone worker, seeking guidance when needed.

Schedule

• 24/7 service with night shifts across the year, including weekends.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in health or social care or a recognised nursery nurse qualification.
• Understanding the impact of home‑based care for children with complex medical needs.
• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to and build rapport with children.

Desirable

• Ability to learn theoretical and practical skills.
• British Sign Language Level 1.
• Makaton.
• Experience with relevant clinical procedures and technology dependency.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children with complex health needs.
• Minimum of 1 year working with children in other settings such as nursery or respite service.

Other requirements

• Valid driving licence – the successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Applications are accepted through the HCRG Care Group portal.