Clinical Care Assistant

Job Description

Children’s Clinical Support Worker – Bramley area

Allied Healthcare is looking for dedicated, compassionate Clinical Support Workers to join our Clinical Services Team, providing care to children in and around Bramley. You’ll support children with complex health needs in their own homes, helping them and their families live as independently and comfortably as possible.

No previous care experience is required. We provide a full, paid training and induction programme so you gain the skills and confidence needed. We’re looking for people with excellent customer service skills, strong communication, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently.

Homecare is about improving lives. In this role, you’ll support children to continue living the life they prefer, following detailed care plans written by our Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Tasks may include (depending on client):

• Catheter care
• Epilepsy management
• Gastrostomy feeding and medication administration
• Medication management
• Nebuliser/oxygen management
• Naso‑gastric care and feeding
• Invasive and non‑invasive ventilation
• Oxygen/saturation monitoring
• Spinal injury care
• Tracheostomy care

What Allied Healthcare offers:

• £9.50–£10.50 per hour
• £250 joining bonus*
• Free uniform and PPE
• Full clinical training and ongoing supervision from our Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Paid training and induction
• Free DBS*
• Employee recognition awards, including monetary bonuses*
• Uncapped £500 refer‑a‑friend scheme*
• Variety of shifts: guaranteed hours or flexible contracts
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications and clear career progression routes

Requirements:
Before starting, we’ll complete a full compliance process, including a DBS check and confirmation of your right to work in the UK.

We’re looking for people who share our values: Accountable, Listening, Leadership, Innovative, Empowering and Dignified. If you have the determination and passion to provide the very best care, we’d love you to apply.

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Job Data

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Skills & Competency Table

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Salaries Pay Calculator (Examples)

Using the stated hourly range.

Example 1 – 20 hours per week

• At £9.50/hour: 20 × £9.50 = £190/week → ~£824/month, ~£9,880/year
• At £10.50/hour: 20 × £10.50 = £210/week → ~£910/month, ~£10,920/year

Example 2 – 35 hours per week

• At £9.50/hour: 35 × £9.50 = £332.50/week → ~£1,441/month, ~£17,290/year
• At £10.50/hour: 35 × £10.50 = £367.50/week → ~£1,592/month, ~£19,110/year

(Monthly figures approximate, based on 52 weeks ÷ 12.)

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Job Summary

This Clinical Care Assistant role with Allied Healthcare supports children with complex health needs at home in the Bramley/Leeds area. No prior care experience is needed; you’ll receive full clinical training, ongoing supervision, a joining bonus, flexible or guaranteed shifts, and funded NVQs, all while helping children live safely and comfortably.

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FAQs

Q1. Do I need previous care experience?
No. Allied provides full paid training and induction. A caring attitude, good communication and willingness to learn are more important.

Q2. What kind of shifts are available?
Both guaranteed‑hours and flexible contracts are available, including days, evenings and possibly nights, depending on client needs.

Q3. Will I be doing clinical tasks on my own?
You’ll only perform clinical tasks after full training and sign‑off by the Clinical Nurse Specialist, and always in line with the child’s care plan.

Q4. Is the DBS check free?
Yes. Allied covers the cost of your DBS as part of the compliance process.

Q5. Can I gain qualifications in this role?
Yes. Fully funded NVQ qualifications and structured career progression opportunities are available as you gain experience.

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Expert Analysis

This role is an excellent entry point into children’s complex care, with robust training and strong support. Pay is modest but enhanced by bonuses and funded qualifications. It suits compassionate people willing to learn clinical skills and commit to consistent, high‑value care in a home setting.

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Location & Logistics Guide

You’ll work in and around Bramley, typically visiting children’s homes, so reliable transport is highly useful. Some clients may be accessible by local buses, but evening or weekend calls may require flexible travel. See the broader area here:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bramley,+Leeds+LS13,+UK

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Career Path

Starting as a Clinical Support Worker, you can progress to Senior Support Worker, gain NVQ levels in Health and Social Care, or specialise in complex paediatrics. With experience and qualifications, you could move into care coordination, field supervision or eventually nursing or allied health roles with further study.