Health Care Assistant

St Vincent College; Forton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Forton is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to support learners with Special Educational Needs. The role involves personal care and medical assistance for students aged 16-25. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to enhancing students' futures. This position is part-time, on-site only, and requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with individuals with SEND and medical needs is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medical support to students.
• Work in partnership with students, families, and professionals.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs

Ability to provide personal care

Strong communication skills

Job description

Health Care Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 02 October 2025
• Salary: £23,706 FTE / £15,672.57 Actual
• Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday, Term Time Only)
• Closing date: 18 October 2025
• Location: Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: eTeach UK Limited
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 1511990

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the college's provision for learners with Special Educational Needs. We are seeking to appoint experienced and highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join our specialist Medical Team across the college.

St Vincent College provides specialist education and support for 300+ young people aged 16-25 with moderate and complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Disabilities include physical and medical, communication and language as well as social, emotional and behaviour difficulties.

Working with students requiring personal care and medical support will form a key part of the range of the role of Health Care Assistant. We are committed to working in partnership with students, families and professionals to create positive futures. Prior experience of working with people with SEND and various medical needs would be desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.