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Children’s Health Care Support Worker - Term Time Only

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Preston
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in health, social care, or education with children, ideally NVQ3 in care, be organized, adaptable, a driver with a vehicle, and able to travel monthly for training.
  • You will provide personal care and support to children at home and school, engage through play, and assist with specialized needs; travel for training may be required.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidates will have experience in a health care, social care or education setting working with children.
  • An NVQ3 in care or equivalent care experience is desired, however full training will be given.
  • You would need to be organised, able to work alone and part of a team, adaptable, calm in pressured situations and flexible to meet the needs of the service.
  • The team care for children across Lancashire, therefore only car drivers with access to a vehicle for work purposes will be considered due to shift working and the large geographical area.
  • Your base would be Ashton Health Centre, Preston however there would be the need to travel to Burnley at least once a month for training days, mileage will be reimbursed if distance travelled is further than home to work base.

Responsibilities

  • You will be caring for children in their homes/school providing support ensuring that their needs are met.
  • You will be attending to personal cares, moving and handling needs and engaging through play.
  • Some of our children have additional needs such as gastrostomies and tracheostomies in which full training will be provided.
  • You would need to be organised, able to work alone and part of a team, adaptable, calm in pressured situations and flexible to meet the needs of the service.
  • The team care for children across Lancashire.
  • Your base would be Ashton Health Centre, Preston however there would be the need to travel to Burnley at least once a month for training days, mileage will be reimbursed if distance travelled is further than home to work base.

FAQs

What is the role of a Children’s Health Care Support Worker?

The role involves caring for children with complex health needs in various settings, including their homes, schools, and the community. Tasks may include personal care, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy feeding, and medication administration.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is term-time only, which typically means part-time during school terms.

What qualifications are required for this role?

While an NVQ3 in care or equivalent experience in health care, social care, or education is desired, full training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Will training be provided for specific care needs?

Yes, full training will be provided for specialized tasks, such as caring for children with gastrostomies and tracheostomies.

Is experience with children mandatory?

While experience in a health care, social care, or education setting working with children is ideal, it is not strictly mandatory as training will be provided.

What are the working conditions for this role?

The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the service and may include working alone as well as part of a team. It is important to remain calm in pressured situations.

Do I need to have a vehicle for this position?

Yes, candidates must be car drivers with access to a vehicle for work purposes due to the geographical area covered by the team.

Can I discuss flexible working options for this role?

Yes, the Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and applicants are invited to discuss their requests for flexible working patterns during the interview.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

For more information, you can contact Rebecca Cowell, Team Leader, at Rebecca.Cowell@lscft.nhs.uk or by phone at 01282628362. An additional email for inquiries is complexneedsadmin@lscft.nhs.uk.

Are there career advancement opportunities in this role?

Yes, there is a career pathway available from Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to Nursing Associate for members of the Children’s Packages of Care team.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include paid sick leave, access to training courses, an NHS pension, eligibility for NHS discounts/Blue Light card, and regular team wellbeing sessions.

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Supporting Health and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and substance misuse services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to improve mental and emotional well-being. Their purpose is to support individuals in their recovery and promote mental health through integrated, compassionate care and community engagement.