About this role
Job summary Package Description: As a Senior Community Carer we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Starting salary of £27,674 plus Group Pension Free tea and coffee at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes 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 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 where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced 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. Are you an experienced and compassionate carer ready to take the next step in your career? Join HCRG Care Group as a Senior Community Carer, where youll play a key role in delivering safe, highquality care to children with complex medical needs in their own homes and within the community. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, support families, and help children live safely, comfortably and confidently in familiar surroundings. In this senior role, youll bring your knowledge and experience to guide and mentor colleagues, support service development, and work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure every childs care is personalised and effective.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Community Carer with HCRG Care Group, your role encompasses a comprehensive support system prioritizing both personal wellbeing and professional development. We offer a starting salary of £27,674 alongside a Group Pension, complemented by amenities such as free tea and coffee at your base location. Emphasizing financial security, we provide access to wages as you earn them to alleviate unexpected expenses. Our rewards program extends to discounts on daily purchases and opportunities for personal treats. Health and mental wellbeing support is readily available, including career coaching and counselling. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment that encourages idea implementation to fulfill our mission of transforming health and care. You will contribute significantly by delivering high-quality care to children with complex medical needs, enhancing their safety and comfort within their familiar surroundings, while also guiding and mentoring junior colleagues and engaging closely with families and multidisciplinary teams.
About us HCRG Care Group is dedicated to offering comprehensive care services that prioritize high standards of quality and safety. The organization is committed to supporting both the personal and professional development of its staff through an extensive support system that includes career coaching, counselling, and a range of personal benefits aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of all employees. HCRG Care Group has established a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to innovate and contribute ideas that enhance service delivery. This approach is backed by a significant annual innovation fund, ensuring ideas can be effectively realized to transform health and care services. As a leader in providing care to children with complex medical needs, HCRG Care Group emphasizes on high-quality, personalized care, thereby positively impacting the lives of children and their families, while upholding a strong reputation for clinical and service excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
As a Senior Community Carerwe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
Starting salary of £27,674 plus Group Pension Free tea and coffee at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes 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 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 where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced 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.Are you an experienced and compassionate carer ready to take the next step in your career?Join HCRG Care Group as a Senior Community Carer, where youll play a key role in delivering safe, highquality care to children with complex medical needs in their own homes and within the community.This is a rewarding opportunity to use your skills, support families, and help children live safely, comfortably and confidently in familiar surroundings.
In this senior role, youll bring your knowledge and experience to guide and mentor colleagues, support service development, and work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure every childs care is personalised and effective.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and ready for a role with responsibility, purpose, and progression, we would love to hear from you.
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Main Responsibilities Deliver consistent, highquality care to children and young people with complex health needs, following care plans and safeguarding procedures. Communicate clearly and compassionately with children, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues, adjusting your approach where communication barriers exist. Maintain professional boundaries and promptly escalate concerns or changes in a childs condition to the Clinical Case Manager. Ensure the availability and safe use of clinical equipment, including ventilators, feeding pumps, oxygen monitors, and other medical devices. Develop and maintain advanced clinical competencies in tracheostomy care, ventilation, gastrostomy care, and other complex procedures. Administer medication safely and accurately, ensuring all care is appropriately recorded. Work independently as a lone worker, managing and prioritising your workload while seeking guidance where required. Provide mentorship, support, and informal training to colleagues to help maintain a high standard of care across the service.Schedule
This is a 24/7 service, which includes night shifts and weekend rotations throughout the year.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full list of duties.
Ideal CandidateEssential
NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care, or a recognised Nursery Nurse qualification. Understanding of the impact of providing care for children with complex medical needs in their homes. Experience working with children with additional or complex needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build rapport and connect with children and families.Desirable
Willingness and ability to develop new theoretical and practical skills. British Sign Language Level 1 or Makaton. Experience supporting technologydependent children or carrying out relevant clinical procedures. Minimum 1 years experience supporting children with complex health needs. Minimum 1 years experience working with children in another setting (e.g., nursery, respite care, community service).Other Requirements
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Health or Social Care, or a recognised Nursery Nurse qualification. A thorough understanding of providing care for children with complex medical needs within their homes is crucial. Experience working with children with additional or complex needs is highly valued. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside the ability to connect and build rapport with children and their families. Desirable qualifications include a willingness to develop new skills, British Sign Language Level 1 or Makaton, experience supporting technology dependent children, or carrying out relevant clinical procedures, and at least one years experience working with children with complex health needs or in another relevant setting. A full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential requirements for this position.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Epsom
KT17 4PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)