Head First
Female Support Worker
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Complex Care Child Support Tracheostomy & PEG Care
Location: Sunningdale, Ascot (SL5)
Salary: £20.00-£22.00 per hour
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Minimum 30 Hours per Week
Help a Wonderful Young Girl Thrive Every Day
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine and lasting difference to a child's life?
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Female Support Worker to join the client’s established care team and become a valued part of our supportive family environment. This is a unique opportunity to work one-to-one with a happy, sociable and fun-loving 7-year-old girl who loves being outdoors, singing, playing, learning new things and engaging with the world around her.
The role combines meaningful relationship-based support with complex clinical care, including tracheostomy management, PEG feeding, communication support and therapy programmes. Full specialist training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced support worker who wants to further develop their skills in complex paediatric care.
As part of a dedicated team, you will support her to participate fully in family life, education, therapy activities and community experiences whilst helping her develop communication, independence, confidence and mobility skills.
Why Join Us?
- Excellent pay of £20.00-£22.00 per hour.
- Permanent position with guaranteed minimum hours.
- Minimum 30 hours per week with opportunities to work up to 48 hours per week.
- Comprehensive specialist clinical training provided.
- Opportunity to gain and enhance specialist skills in paediatric complex care, including tracheostomy care and PEG feeding.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Supportive and welcoming family environment.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals and therapy teams.
- A chance to see the direct positive impact of your work every day.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About The Role
You will provide high-quality, child-centred support and play an important role in helping the client achieve her goals, enjoy everyday experiences and participate fully in family, school and community life.
Responsibilities Include
- Providing day-to-day care and support, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, mobility assistance and continence care (full specialist training provided).
- Supporting communication using PECS, Makaton and electronic AAC devices.
- Encouraging play, learning, social engagement and participation in meaningful activities.
- Helping develop communication, mobility, cognitive and independence skills through personalised goals and activities.
- Supporting speech and language therapy programmes, including oral motor activities.
- Accompanying the client to school, appointments, activities and community outings.
- Working collaboratively with parents, therapists and other support workers to ensure consistent support.
- Contributing to a positive, nurturing and encouraging home environment.
About The Client
The client is:
- Happy, sociable and full of personality.
- Living with complex medical needs, including a tracheostomy and PEG.
- Supported by specialist healthcare and therapy teams.
- Attending school and participating in regular developmental activities.
- Part of a loving family alongside her parents and older sibling.
We value kindness, professionalism, respect, teamwork and consistency and are looking for someone who wants to become a trusted and valued member of the client’s team for the long term.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Hours and Shifts
Term Time
- Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm to 9:00pm
- Friday: 1:00pm to 9:00pm
School Holidays and Weekends
- 12-hour shifts on a rota basis
- Additional hours may be available. Shift times may occasionally vary to meet family requirements, and reasonable notice will always be provided.
About You
Essential Requirements
- Minimum two years' experience supporting children with complex, physical or additional needs within the UK.
- Caring, patient, reliable and highly professional.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Looking for a long-term role and able to provide continuity of care.
Female Applicants Only
This post is open to female applicants only.
This requirement is applied in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 due to the intimate personal care involved and the role being provided within a family home environment. Therefore, the employer considers female sex to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position.
Join Our Team
If you are an experienced and compassionate support worker looking for a role where your skills, dedication and commitment will have a genuine impact on a child's quality of life, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a dedicated team helping an amazing young girl continue to learn, grow and thrive.
Reference: HF0848/09/26.
Further information, including the job description, person specification and privacy notice, is available on the head-first website.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London