Senior Childrens Support Worker

Job description

DescriptionSuperior Healthcare is recruiting experienced Senior Community Healthcare Support Workers to support paediatric clients across Mid and West Kent . This is a rewarding night‐shift role working with children who have complex clinical needs within their family homes.

The RoleYou will be supporting paediatric clients living with a range of complex healthcare needs, including:

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation support

Seizure management

Your role will focus on ensuring each child is safe, comfortable, and supported to live a fulfilled and happy life while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care.

About the Clients

Location: Mid and West Kent

Age: Children

Living with: Parents and siblings

Personality & Interests: Our clients are active, bubbly, and inquisitive , with interests including:

Cars and dinosaurs

Animals and pets

Outdoor activities, such as feeding chickens

What We're Looking For

Female applicants only (this is a genuine occupational requirement based on client preferences)

A energetic personality and strong initiative

Clear and confident communication skills

Ability to work calmly and professionally in the family home environment

Essential Experience

Hands‐on experience with:

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation support

Seizure management

Driving Requirement

Must be aged 25 or over

Full, clean UK driving licence

Confident driving a wheelchair‐accessible vehicle

Shifts & Pay

Night shifts only

4 shifts on / 4 shifts off rolling rota

Hourly rate: £17.25 – £19.55

Pre‐Employment Checks

Enhanced DBS check

3 years' continuous referencing

Responsibilities

You will be supporting paediatric clients living with a range of complex healthcare needs

Work alongside field care supervisors and nurse managers

Ensure excellent care at all time and fit seamlessly into the community environment

Requirements

Minimum 6 months' experience in a caring role

Paediatric care experience

Hands‐on experience with Tracheostomy care, Ventilation support, Seizure management

Ability to work calmly and professionally in the family home environment

You must be based in the UK to apply for this role – we do not offer VISA sponsorship

Benefits

Choice of day, night and weekend shifts

Blue light card - we'll pay for it.

Reflecting the hard work that you do.

Enroll onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.

Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.

We help you save for Christmas.

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.

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.

Accumulate holiday pay as you work.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Maidstone

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English