Bank Children's Community Carer

Bank Children's Community Carer – Surrey

Join HCRG Care Group as a Bank Children's Community Carer. We value your wellbeing and offer a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated.

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work‑life balance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high‑interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well‑being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC‑rated services.

• Provide safe, effective care to children in their homes and the community, as delegated by the Named Nurse.
• Recognise safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
• Maintain competencies in specific clinical skills and be familiar with emergency procedures, including escalation and resuscitation when needed.
• Support children’s development in partnership with families and the team across various settings.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating environment and record the child’s condition, taking appropriate action.
• Organise daily activities and attend training and supervision sessions.
• Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within three months (if required) and stay updated with relevant training.
• Follow infection control and health & safety policies, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate effectively, especially in situations with communication barriers, and liaise with the child’s care team.
• Participate in team meetings, maintain accurate records, and support colleagues by sharing information and addressing concerns.

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

Essential

• Understanding the impact of providing/receiving care in the home for children with complex medical needs and their families.
• Ability to participate in training of new staff in a variety of settings.
• Willingness to work towards “experienced to teach” part of the Competency Framework.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to children.

Desirable

• NVQ3 in health or social care or recognised nursery nurse qualification.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.
• British Sign Language level 1.
• Makaton.
• Experience of relevant clinical procedures and technology dependency.
• Minimum of one year experience working with children with complex health needs.
• Minimum of one year working with children in another setting, e.g. nursery, respite service.

Other Requirements
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The successful applicant will need to be a car driver.