Children's Support Assistant (Healthcare Assistant)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Children's Trust Children's Support Assistant (Healthcare Assistant) The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Childrens Support Assistant to join our Clinical Services Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide high quality of care to children/young people and their families, considering the individualised needs for each child. You will be based within your allocated Rehabilitation or Residential House but may be required to work across site according to service need. In addition to this, take an active involvement in the development of less experienced Childrens Support Assistants by carrying out supervision and contributing to personal development reviews. Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below Interview Date: weekly every Thursday in October Your application will be reviewed following the closing date of the advert and you will be contacted via email with the outcome. If shortlisted for the next stage you will be invited to attend a first stage screening interview via MS Teams, if successful, the second stage is to attend a face to face interview at our site in Tadworth, Surrey. Main duties of the job Role Requirements Provides a high standard of direct care, therapy and education to children/young people and their families, in accordance with their care, education and therapy plans. Develop clinical competencies within the competency framework, appropriate to their entry level of experience, and develop further competencies as identified in The Childrens Trust competency framework. Contributes towards providing a stimulating, age-appropriate house, and therapy and school environment. Takes part in children/young peoples recreational activities and outings. In conjunction with professionals participates in the review system by writing reports and attending meetings as required. In conjunction with medical, nursing, therapy and education professionals ensure that during their shifts, the appropriate plans and programmes are implemented by their respective teams. Undertakes Risk Assessor training as delegated by line manager. Support the delivery of an integrated service model supporting children and young people to maximise their opportunity in learning and participating in everyday activities. Work as part of a transdisciplinary team in areas as required, to provide high quality and evidence based services. Demonstrate understanding of strengths and needs of all family members. Place the child, young person and family central to our care, sharing decisions, actions, family priorities and preferences. About us The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits pla