Whitstable, Kent
Kent , Kent
£15.00 - £17.00 per hour
Full Time, Part Time
October 23, 2026
Description
Children’s Care Assistant – Kent
Location: Kent
Salary: £15 – £17 per hour
Shift pattern: Nights
Superior Healthcare is recruiting a Children’s Care Assistant in Kent, paying £15 – £17 per hour, to provide safe, consistent and child-centred care.
You’ll support a child or young person in their home and everyday life, helping them feel comfortable, included and understood while providing the specialist care outlined in their individual care plan.
Job description
As a Children’s Care Assistant, you’ll provide one-to-one support tailored to a child or young person and their family. You’ll get to know their routines, personality, communication and interests as well as understanding their care requirements. You’ll be supporting a child in their own home, during activities and other agreed community settings.
Any specialist clinical tasks will only be introduced following appropriate training and competency assessment. Clinical guidance and ongoing support will be available when needed.
You’ll have opportunities to develop valuable experience in children’s complex care while helping a child or young person enjoy greater comfort, independence and participation in everyday life.
Previous experience in paediatric care is essential for this role.
Shifts
Night shifts available.
Full specialist clinical training for the confirmed care requirements will be provided where needed, with ongoing clinical guidance available when required.
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Job posted by
Emma Boyle
- Deliver safe, child-centred complex care.
- Follow the child or young person’s individual care plan.
- Support agreed clinical interventions after completing required training and competency assessment.
- Provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity where required.
- Support development, communication, independence and everyday activities.
- Build a consistent and reassuring relationship with the child or young person.
- Work respectfully with parents, carers and the wider professional team.
- Observe wellbeing and report any changes or concerns.
- Maintain clear and accurate care records.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and infection prevention procedures.
Benefits of working for Superior Healthcare
Blue Light Card
Blue Light Card - we’ll pay for it.
Living Wage Employer
Competitive pay that reflects your hard work.
Diploma Qualifications
Enrol onto a Level 2 to Level 5 diploma.
Refer-a-Friend
Earn a £50 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our team.
Paid Training
Thorough paid training and supported induction, with annual paid refreshers.
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing support including up to six counselling sessions.
Wellbeing Team
In-house wellbeing team to support you.
The Wisdom App
24/7 live chat and video calls with trained counsellors, and free financial and legal advice.
Employee of the Month
We reward Employees of the Month with a £100 voucher.
Events
Employee events throughout the year, including fish and chips on the beach.
Consistent Support
Consistent support from our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.
Menopause Support
In-house women's health support.
Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
Receive a higher pay rate if you work public holidays.
Apply for this role
If you are a passionate children's carer/support worker who is eager to work as part of an organisation that will value the contribution that you make, Superior Healthcare looks forward to hearing from you!