Complex Care Support Worker in South East London

With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Charlton, London SE7

Days & Hours: Fixed Term Contracts (18 months) and Bank hours available for various shifts including; 3pm to 9am Monday to Friday after school, weekends and longer hours during school holidays. Waking night shifts require carers to be awake all night.

Pay:

• £17.14 per hour, Monday to Friday Days
• £18.21 per hour, Saturday and Sunday Days
• £18.21 per hour Monday to Friday Waking Nights
• £19.28 per hour Saturday and Sunday Waking Nights (sleeping nights paid at £NLW)

Driver required? Desirable

Driving Clients Car? Desirable to drive our client's Wheelchair Adapted Vehicle (WAV), automatic

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Desirable as beneficial when required to attend training.

Essential:

• Experience of supporting children with complex needs.
• Experience of working in a family home.
• Competent with PEG feeding, suctioning, epilepsy and administering medication.

Accommodation (while on duty): Family home with adaptations, carers suite with a bed, kitchenette and washing machine located on the top floor of the property.

Interviews Week Commencing: Interviews will happen on a rolling basis. This advert will close when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application can be considered.

Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks)

Hello! My name is Elijah. I’m 12 years old and live at home in Charlton and spend time in Welling with the other members of my family. I love music, sensory play, spending time with my family and going on fun outings.

I have complex medical needs: I have Cerebral Palsy (CP), epilepsy, with over 30 seizures a day, and I am non-verbal. I use a wheelchair and am PEG fed, which means I need support with all my meals. Due to these needs, I rely entirely on adults for daily tasks such as personal care, mobility, therapy and safety. I’m looking for a team of skilled, compassionate carers who can provide high-quality, person-centred care in my family home.

This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll help me get ready in the morning, support me with my therapies, manage my seizures and make sure I am comfortable, safe and happy both during the day and at night. If you are experienced, reliable and genuinely passionate about helping others, we would love to hear from you.

We have 18-month fixed-term contracts and bank hours available. Shifts include:

• After school (3pm-9am, Monday to Friday)
• Weekends
• Longer hours during school holidays
• Waking nights (you’ll need to stay awake all night to keep an eye on me)
• Sleeping Nights

Can You Drive? It’s great if you can drive especially my wheelchair-adapted car (it’s automatic). It also helps if you can use your own car to get to training.

Where You’ll Work: You’ll be with me in my home. We’ve made it comfy for carers too you’ll have your own space on the top floor with a bed, kitchenette, and washing machine.

We are Supportive: You’ll be part of a small, friendly team that works closely with my mum and my Case Manager. You’ll never be on your own we’ll support you with training, supervision, and regular check-ins so you feel confident and valued in your role.

We have Integrity: We trust our carers to be honest, respectful, and professional. You’ll be working in our home, so it’s really important that you’re someone who takes pride in doing the right thing even when no one’s watching.

We are Client Centred: That means me! Everything we do is about helping me live a happy, safe, and fulfilling life. You’ll help me with PEG feeding, suctioning, hoisting, and all my personal care but also with the fun stuff, like music and learning new things.

We are Quality Focused: We want the best care possible. That’s why we offer proper training (including The Care Certificate), regular supervision, and support from a dedicated HR team. You’ll be encouraged to keep learning and improving so we can all do our best for each other.

We are Positive: I love being around people who are calm, enthusiastic, and full of energy. If you can bring a smile, a sense of humour, and a can-do attitude to your work, you’ll fit right in.

What You Need:

• Extensive Experience supporting children with complex needs
• Experience working in a family home
• Confident with PEG feeding, suctioning, epilepsy care, and administering medication
• Confident working alone and with support
• Able to follow guidance from my mum, Case Manager, and Team Leader
• Patient, kind, and ready to help me grow

What You’ll Get:

• Ongoing training and support
• 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
• Pension (if eligible)
• Free DBS check
• Induction and regular supervision
• A warm, welcoming family environment

Interviews & Start Date: We’re interviewing on a rolling basis, so please apply soon. Start date: ASAP, once all the checks are done.

Safeguarding: Keeping me safe is really important. You’ll need:

• Proof you can work in the UK
• References (including your last job)
• An enhanced DBS check (a conviction won’t always stop you from working with me)

If you think you’d enjoy helping me and being part of a supportive, positive team, I’d welcome your application! Thank you!