Children's Community Carer - Surrey in Guildford

Are you compassionate, adaptable, and motivated by making a real difference in the lives of children and their families? We are looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join HCRG Care Group as Community Carers, supporting children with complex medical needs across Surrey. You will be providing high quality, personalised care in the place where children feel safest and most comfortable: their own homes and community settings.

In this vital role, you will work closely with families and clinical teams to deliver safe, sensitive, child-centred care. You'll need to be flexible, as the needs of each child can change, but the reward is knowing your support directly enhances their wellbeing, comfort, and independence. If you're passionate about giving children the very best start in life, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job:

• Deliver safe, effective care to children in the community as delegated by the Named Nurse.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures.
• Maintain competencies in specific clinical skills and understand emergency procedures, including escalation and resuscitation.
• Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in partnership with families and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Help create a safe, stimulating environment and monitor and record each child's condition, taking action where needed.
• Organise day-to-day activities and attend mandatory training, supervision, and team sessions.
• Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within 3 months (if required).
• Follow infection control, confidentiality, and health & safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals, adapting your approach where communication barriers exist.
• Participate in team meetings, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a supportive team culture by sharing information and raising concerns.

Schedule: This is a 24/7 service, and the role includes night shifts and weekend work on a rotational basis.

About us:

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.

Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Ideal Candidate:

• Essential: 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.

• Desirable: 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.

Other Requirements: A full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.