Specialist Carer Grade 6 (Band 3 equivalent) PT

Specialist Carer Grade 6 (Band 3 equivalent) PT

This role may be perfect for you if you are currently, or have been, a Healthcare Assistant, and are looking for a part-time role (minimum contract 22.5 hours). At Noah’s Ark you\’ll have the opportunity to build on your experience and be trained to a more specialist level.

You’ll have experience working with babies, children and young people in a health, education or social setting. You’ll understand the power of play and will enjoy creating experiences and activities for those you are caring for.

Aside from experience, we look for individuals who share our core values of kindness, excellence and courage. We’ll support you to go above and beyond to be there for the children and families we support – we ask that you share this mission with us.

You’ll thrive working autonomously and once you’ve received your training, you’ll be confident in your ability to deliver care on your own in the community. You’ll know the value of collaboration, and will work closely with your team members, other healthcare professionals and the families you support to provide the very best care.

You will be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. You will have a full UK driving licence and access to your own car. You will be paid for travel time, reimbursed for car parking and will have a generous mileage allowance.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Carer, you’ll provide life‑changing care for babies, children and young people with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions. You’ll do this by working in collaboration with their family, multidisciplinary teams and your other Noah’s Ark colleagues.

We put the experience of children and families at the heart of everything we do. You’ll understand their clinical needs and what’s important to each child you support, such as their favourite songs, preferred play activities and what comforts them. We focus on what children can do, supporting them to experience things they may never have thought possible.

By providing care at our state‑of‑the‑art building, The Ark, or out in the community, you’ll give parents and carers time to enjoy life outside of their child’s condition, creating choice and comfort. Your commitment extends through end‑of‑life care, where you’ll provide a reassuring presence for families and work with other healthcare professionals to create as much comfort as possible.

About us

We exist to help babies, children and young people with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. Our mission is to enable those we support to enjoy life as children, not patients; as families, not just as carers.

We listen to families and tailor our services to each individual, from the point of diagnosis. Our expert staff and trained volunteers can provide support in families’ homes, in the community, or at The Ark in Barnet.

We collaborate with NHS trusts and other care providers to deliver the very best support to children and families. We’ve created a space where children with complex needs are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.

Job responsibilities

As a Specialist Carer, you’ll provide life‑changing care for babies, children and young people with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions, working collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary teams and your Noah’s Ark colleagues.

About you

You’ll have experience working with babies, children and young people in a health, education or social setting. You’ll enjoy creating experiences and activities powered by play.

We value kindness, excellence and courage, and expect you to share this mission. You’ll thrive working autonomously, confident delivering care alone in the community, and you’ll value collaboration, working closely with team members, healthcare professionals and families.

Creativity and play are central to your approach, and you will build long‑term relationships with the children and families you care for. You’ll be available for days, evenings, nights and weekends, posses a full UK driving licence, have access to a car, and will be reimbursed for travel and parking.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Employer. All applications from individuals with disabilities will be considered based on their abilities.

We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and work to construct positive changes within our charity.

DBS

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding families.

Person specification

Minimum requirement: relevant experience as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent; understanding of play‑based care for children; autonomous working skills; strong communication and collaboration abilities; full UK driving licence; ability to travel.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications or experience in healthcare, social care or education are preferred.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.