Assistant Practitioner for Specialist School Nurse Team

HCRG Care Group; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tandridge is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support children and young people with complex learning and physical disabilities. The role requires effective communication, assessment of care needs, and collaboration with families and staff. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Care, experience in relevant settings, and strong interpersonal skills. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Access to eLearning and career pathways

Wellbeing support resources

Access to wages as you earn

Rewards Hub membership for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in various care settings.
• Basic IT and keyboarding skills.
• Willingness to travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with children and families.
• Assess care needs as per individual care plans.
• Safely use care equipment and administer medication.
• Document care activities accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Sensitivity to family needs

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs and NVQ Level 2+ in Care or Childcare

Job description

Overview

Join our Specialist School Nursing Team as an Assistant Practitioner and play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people (aged 11-19) with complex learning and physical disabilities. Based in a specialist school setting, this role includes both hands-on support and a significant administrative function—helping to coordinate care, clinics, and communication across the service, including outreach to satellite schools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with children/young people, families, school staff, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Report condition changes and escalate issues beyond role scope.
• Assess care needs per individual care plans and identify risks of harm.
• Safely use care equipment (e.g., hoists, wheelchairs) per policy and training.
• Maintain stock levels, records, and ensure timely servicing of medical equipment.
• Administer medication (excluding injections, except epipens) and undertake complex clinical tasks following training.
• Provide care for children with complex needs (e.g., tracheostomy, enteral feeding, catheter care).
• Liaise with families and team to review care plans.
• Support continence programmes and manage key children/young people.
• Accurately document care activities and communicate via electronic and telephone systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) and NVQ Level 2+ in Care or Childcare.
• Experience working with children in health, education, social care, or voluntary settings.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and accept delegated tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT and keyboarding skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Approachable, self-motivated, and sensitive to individual family needs.
• Willingness to travel for training and undertake further development.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Desirable: Care Certificate.
• Experience with children with learning disabilities, autism, or complex health needs (e.g., tracheostomy, enteral feeding, epilepsy).
• Comfortable liaising with a range of professionals and agencies.
• Aware of personal development needs and committed to ongoing learning.
• Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Benefits and Development

• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Learning Enterprise.
• Online and face-to-face support for wellbeing, including resources for mental and physical health, legal, debt and life management help, and career coaching.
• Access to wages as you earn them to help cover emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
• Membership of My Reward Hub with discounts on everyday purchases and cashback/offers.
• Open, just culture that encourages ideas to transform health and care, backed by funding for innovation.

About Us and Safeguarding

We are committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with many services rated good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We welcome applications from a diverse range of people and are Disability Confident Committed, providing adjustments as needed. Safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount, and all hires undergo safer recruitment and safeguarding checks.

We may close roles earlier than the posted date if the position is filled or market demand changes. We look forward to hearing from you.