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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Bank Children's Support Assistant (Healthcare Assistant)

Salary

£16.26 per hour

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Description

The Children's Trust is seeking enthusiastic and passionate Bank Children's Support Assistants to join our Specialist Centre in Tadworth, Surrey. As a Bank Children's Support Assistant, you will provide high-quality care to children and young people with acquired brain injuries and their families. You will work within a holistic model to ensure care, education, and therapy needs are met 24 hours a day.

The role requires a relevant care qualification, such as a Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 2 or 3 (Residential Childcare) or a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care. Student nurses who have completed one year of study can also apply.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing individualized care to children and young people
  • Working within a multidisciplinary team to ensure care, education, and therapy needs are met
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation
  • Communicating effectively with children, young people, families, and the multidisciplinary team
  • Implementing individual care plans as assessed and devised by senior staff

The Children's Trust offers a range of benefits, including an attractive salary of £16.26 per hour, free on-site parking, a staff shuttle service, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is a bank position with a flexible working pattern, offering the opportunity to work varied shifts as required.

Skills

Required

  • basic understanding of IT systems
  • good level of written and spoken English
  • ability to prioritize tasks
  • flexible approach to learning
  • highly organized
  • effective communication skills

Nice to have

  • QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • previous experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and complex health needs

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0474-26-0071

Apply on The Children's Trust