Children's Community Carer - South East Surrey
CompanyHCRG Care Group
Location
Lingfield, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/15/2026
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Occupation TypeCare workers and home carers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Specific Roles Only
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£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Job Introduction
As a Community Carer we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Children’s Community Carer, based in Lingfield, Surrey .
You will be providing high-quality, personalised care to a child with complex medical needs during the night in their home .
This is a unique position providing support with overnight home care, where you will build a meaningful relationship with the child and their family .
7 x 9-hour overnight shifts (rotational)
As a Community Carer we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:
- Starting salary of £25,500 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 life’s 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 you’re 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
We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Children’s Community Carer, based in Lingfield, Surrey .
You will be providing high-quality, personalised care to a child with complex medical needs during the night in their home .
This is a unique position providing support with overnight home care, where you will build a meaningful relationship with the child and their family .
7 x 9-hour overnight shifts (rotational)
- Providing overnight care in the child ’s family home
- Monitoring health and wellbeing through the night
- Following emergency and escalation procedures as required
- Maintaining accurate care records and handover documentation
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective care to the child in community and school settings as delegated by the Named Nurse.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and follow appropriate procedures at all times.
- Maintain competencies in specific clinical skills, including emergency procedures, escalation, and resuscitation.
- Support the child ’s learning, development, and wellbeing in partnership with their family and multidisciplinary colleagues .
- Create a safe, stimulating environment and monitor and record the child’s condition, taking action where needed .
- Communicate effectively with the child, their family, school staff, and clinical professionals, adapting your approach to communication needs .
- Complete the HCRG Care Certificate within 3 months of starting (if not already held).
- Attend mandatory training, supervision sessions, and team meetings.
- Follow infection control, confidentiality , and health and safety procedures consistently.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and contribute to a supportive team culture
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.
- 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.
Please see the full Person Specification in the attached Job Description.
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