Child Support Worker – Complex Medical & Care Needs

Location: East London
Setting: Specialist School
Contract: Long-term opportunities
Salary: £95 - £100 per day 
Start Date: Immediatey & January 2027

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with complex medical needs?

Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a specialist education setting to recruit caring, reliable and experienced Child Support Workers to support pupils with complex physical, medical and learning needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has a background in care, healthcare or specialist education and is confident providing hands-on support to children and young people from primary through to secondary age.

The successful candidates will play an important role in ensuring pupils feel safe, comfortable and supported throughout their school day, helping them access education while meeting their individual medical, personal care and developmental needs.

The Role

You will be working closely with teaching staff, healthcare professionals and the wider support team to provide personalised care for pupils with a range of complex needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to children with complex physical, medical and learning needs.
• Supporting pupils with their individual medical requirements, following agreed care plans and school procedures.
• Assisting with intimate care, including toileting, changing and personal hygiene.
• Supporting pupils with mobility and physical needs, including hoisting and safe moving and handling where trained and authorised.
• Monitoring pupils' wellbeing and recognising when they may require additional medical or physical support.
• Supporting children with their communication, engagement and participation in classroom activities.
• Working alongside teachers, nurses, therapists and other professionals to ensure consistent care.
• Encouraging independence wherever possible, while providing the appropriate level of assistance.
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing and positive environment throughout the school day.
• Following safeguarding procedures and maintaining accurate care records where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We're particularly interested in applicants who have experience supporting individuals with complex medical or physical needs and understand the importance of providing compassionate, person-centred care.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with complex needs, medical needs or physical disabilities.
• Experience within a healthcare, care home, residential, hospital, special school or similar setting.
• Confidence and willingness to support with intimate and personal care.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
• The ability to follow individual care plans and work alongside healthcare professionals.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to respond appropriately when a pupil requires additional support.

Additional training and qualifications would be highly beneficial, including:

• Paediatric or Emergency First Aid.
• Moving and Handling / Hoisting.
• Medical care and support training.
• Supporting pupils with epilepsy or seizure management.
• PEG feeding and other specialist medical interventions.
• Personal care and complex needs training.

Candidates do not need to hold every additional qualification, but relevant experience and a willingness to undertake further training are important.

Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion?

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we understand how important the right support staff are within specialist education. The people working alongside these children make a huge difference, not only to their education but also to their comfort, confidence and independence.

We take the time to understand our candidates, their experience and the type of environment where they can make a genuine difference. As an ethical and transparent SEND specialist consultancy, we're passionate about connecting dedicated professionals with schools where their skills are valued.

If you have experience in care or healthcare and would love to bring those skills into a school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch with Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848 elise.harnwell@psinclusion.co.uk today to find out more and register your interest.