Job Description

Are you looking for a new and rewarding challenge? Join our friendly and dedicated Care team as a Health Care Assistant, where you will be given the opportunity to expand on and learn clinical skills, care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and support families through challenging times.

Benefits of working with Demelza include:

36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays and increases with long service

Paid travel time and mileage allowance

Flexible working patterns

Keep your NHS pensionor join our contributory pension scheme
Training and career development

We are looking for caring and compassionate people with a Level 2 qualification in a care related subject, or a willingness to complete. Ideally you will have previous experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs, and an understanding of the impact this has on a family.



You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with teams and families at all levels and work in collaboration with other professionals. Although the role can be challenging at times, you will be joining a very supportive team who thrive on ensuring children are able to make the most of every day.



This role requires a flexible approach to working and will be led by the needs of the case load. There will also be potential opportunities to work in the community as the Demelza Care at Home service expands. Shifts will include rotation onto days, nights, weekends and public holidays, for which additional enhancement payments will be made.



Please also note that we have one Full time and one part time position available.

Closing date:

25/08/2025

Interview date:

09/09/2025



For further information or for a formal chat please contact Megan Watkins, Lead Nurse on 020 8859 9802.



Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.



To see how we process your data, please see the Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice attached to this advert.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.