Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge?




Join our 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 difficult 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 pension or join our contributory pension scheme
Training and career development


You will have a Level 2 qualification in a care related subject, or a willingness to complete, and experience of working with children and young people with complex medical needs. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the capability to interact with teams and families at all levels with the ability to work in collaboration with other professionals.



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. These can be long days (11.5 hours) nights, weekdays, weekends and Bank holidays.




Please note that we may have to close the advert early if we receive a large amount of applications for the role.




For further information please contact Dave Winch, Deputy Director of Nursing on 01795 845208.




Closing date: 07/09/2025

Interview date: 22/09/2025



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.



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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.