Care Assistant

Children’s Care Assistant – Kent

Location: Kent
Salary: £15 – £17 per hour
Shift pattern: Nights

Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Children’s Care Assistant in Kent, paying £15 – £17 per hour, to provide safe, consistent and child-centred care.

You’ll support a child or young person in their home and everyday life, helping them feel comfortable, included and understood while providing the specialist care outlined in their individual care plan.

Job description

As a Children’s Care Assistant, you’ll provide one-to-one support tailored to a child or young person and their family. You’ll get to know their routines, personality, communication and interests as well as understanding their care requirements. You’ll be supporting a child in their own home, during activities and other agreed community settings.

Any specialist clinical tasks will only be introduced following appropriate training and competency assessment. Clinical guidance and ongoing support will be available when needed.

You’ll have opportunities to develop valuable experience in children’s complex care while helping a child or young person enjoy greater comfort, independence and participation in everyday life.

Previous experience in paediatric care is essential for this role.

Shifts

Night shifts available.

Full specialist clinical training for the confirmed care requirements will be provided where needed, with ongoing clinical guidance available when required.

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Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, child-centred complex care.
• Follow the child or young person’s individual care plan.
• Support agreed clinical interventions after completing required training and competency assessment.
• Provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity where required.
• Support development, communication, independence and everyday activities.
• Build a consistent and reassuring relationship with the child or young person.
• Work respectfully with parents, carers and the wider professional team.
• Observe wellbeing and report any changes or concerns.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and infection prevention procedures.

Requirements

• A patient, reliable and child-centred approach.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and clinical guidance.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous children’s care experience is essential.

Benefits

• Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
• Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
• Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
• 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 six 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.
• Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
• Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
• In-house women's health support.
• Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.