Compassionate Residential Healthcare Assistant for Students

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Training and development

Career progression

Pension with life cover

Staff wellbeing

Free on-site parking

Refreshments

Job summary

Valence School is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Residential Team, supporting students with health, personal care and wellbeing needs in a safe, nurturing, and person-centred environment.

You will administer medications, monitor health, support daily living activities, and work with residential and multi-disciplinary teams to promote independence and wellbeing. The role requires flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, care or residential setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of medication administration is an advantage.
• Ability to work flexibly across early and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor student medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medication records and ensure stocks are up to date.
• Support students with additional health needs within the residential setting.
• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities as required.
• Monitor and report on students health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with residential team and other professionals to deliver high-quality care.
• Promote students independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Ensure care documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Compassionate and patient

Excellent communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Valence School is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Residential Team, supporting students with health, personal care and wellbeing needs in a safe, nurturing, and person-centred environment.

You will administer medications, monitor health, support daily living activities, and work with residential and multi-disciplinary teams to promote independence and wellbeing. The role requires flexibility across shifts.