Care Support Assistant (Residential)

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Valence School is seeking Care Support Assistants in Westerham to help students develop independence and confidence in class or residential settings.

You will assist with daily activities, personal care, mobility and learning tasks while following student care plans and ensuring safety and wellbeing. Training for medication administration will be provided as required.

Qualifications

• Support students with independence, life skills and confidence.
• Assist with daily activities such as meals and personal care.
• Work with education or residential teams following care plans.
• Specialist training including medication administration provided if required.

Responsibilities

• Support students' physical, social, emotional and educational needs.
• Promote wellbeing and safety in class or residential settings.

Skills

Care support

Student support

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Learning support

Life skills

Job description

£13.77 per hour : Term Time : 16-24 hours per week : Monday to Thursday : 18:00-22:00 or 15:30-21:30

Monday to Thursday : 24 hours per week : 3.30pm to 9.30pm : £14,716 gross p.a.

or

Monday to Thursday : 16 hours per week : 6.00pm to 10.00pm : £9,811 gross p.a.

We are looking for Care Support Assistants to support students across in either the class or residential settings. In this hands-on, rewarding role you will help students develop their independence, life skills and confidence every day.

You will support students’ physical, social, emotional and educational needs, helping with daily activities such as mealtimes, personal care and mobility. You will also assist with learning, life skills and activities that promote independence and personal development. You will work closely with the education or residential teams following student care plans and maintaining safety whilst supporting students’ wellbeing. Specialist training including medication and gastrostomy feed administration will be provided as required.

*Prorated for part time posts. Term and Conditions apply.