Healthcare Assistant

Academics Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Bletchley is seeking Healthcare Assistants to support pupils with autism and SEMH in a specialist educational setting. The role involves hands-on care, personal care support and helping young people build confidence and independence.

The position is full-time and temporary, with the potential for ongoing work and an immediate start. Pay is £16.00 per hour, with the client policy determining final salary.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship cannot be offered.
• Experience as Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar hands-on care role is desirable.
• Understanding of autism, SEMH, additional needs or behaviours that challenge is beneficial.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting intimate care needs where required.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider care and education team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group care and support to pupils with autism and SEMH needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing and other daily living needs where required.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Follow individual healthcare, care and support plans.
• Monitor pupils' general wellbeing and report any concerns appropriately.
• Encourage independence, confidence and participation in daily school activities.
• Provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside teachers, healthcare professionals and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Bletchley

Are you a caring, resilient and proactive individual looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants in Bletchley to support pupils with autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist educational setting.

This role would suit experienced Healthcare Assistants, Care Assistants, Support Workers, residential care staff or individuals with experience supporting people with additional needs. You should be comfortable providing hands-on care, supporting personal needs and helping young people develop their confidence and independence.

Key Details

• Location: Bletchley
• Pay: £16.00 per hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing work
• Start: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group care and support to pupils with autism and SEMH needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing and other daily living needs where required.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Follow individual healthcare, care and support plans.
• Monitor pupils' general wellbeing and report any concerns appropriately.
• Encourage independence, confidence and participation in daily school activities.
• Provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside teachers, healthcare professionals and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship cannot be offered.
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or in a similar hands-on care role is desirable.
• An understanding of autism, SEMH, additional needs or behaviours that challenge is beneficial.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting intimate care needs where required.
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider care and education team.

If you are looking for a full-time Healthcare Assistant role in Bletchley, earning £16 per hour, and want to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.