Paediatric Community Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.9 to £16.68 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | PL23 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Newcross Healthcare Solutions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ZR_10047_JOB-45323 |
Summary
Pay: From £13.97 - £16.69 per hour
Twilights - 18:00 - 21:00 | Waking night - 22:00 - 08:00
We are looking for an exceptional Community Paediatric Care Assistant to join the Newcross Healthcare team in the Fowey area. Join us in a supportive and rewarding environment where your work helps children and young people live happier, healthier lives.
This is a complex paediatric care package.
Your Role: Supporting Independence, Enriching LivesAs a Community Paediatric Care Assistant, you will provide life-enhancing, person-centred care to children and young people. Your compassion and dedication will help young people live safely, with dignity and independence in their own homes.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
• Challenging behaviour support: Managing behaviour with patience and understanding
• Community access: Helping children engage in their local community
• Promoting independence: Encouraging confidence and autonomy
• Medication support: Safe, timely administration of medication
• Specialist clinical care: Supporting complex needs, including ventilation, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, nebuliser treatment and seizure management
• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience with complex care (preferred but not essential, full training provided)
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care
• Same-Day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift
• Long-term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
• Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD-accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
• Welcome Gift & Uniform: Receive a free uniform and welcome box when you join
• Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more
At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care guided by empathy, respect, integrity and teamwork.
Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape brighter futures for children and young people.
If this advert states male or female only, it is due to a genuine occupational requirement. If you do not meet this requirement, please review our other vacancies.