Children's Community Carer - North East

Job Introduction

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 such as grocery shopping, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and your loved ones
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's 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 as 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 that encourages you to have and implement ideas that help deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced 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 Children’s Community Carer, based in Sunbury, Surrey.

You will be providing high‑quality, personalised care to a child with complex medical needs, including tracheostomy and ventilation management, through overnight support at home.

This is a unique position that will give you genuine satisfaction by building a meaningful relationship with the child and their family.

• 7 shifts, each 9 hours, overnight (rotational)
• Providing overnight care in the child’s family home
• Monitoring health and wellbeing through the night
• Following emergency and escalation procedures as required
• Maintaining accurate care records and handover documentation

• Deliver safe, effective care to the child in their home 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 child’s learning, development, and wellbeing in partnership with their family and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Create a safe, stimulating environment and monitor and record the child’s 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.

• 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.

• 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 technology‑dependent 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.

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.