Healthcare Assistant

Eteach; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an organised and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to support pupils at their facility. The role involves managing the care of unwell pupils, ensuring health assessments are performed, and promoting overall wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with children and in healthcare settings, alongside strong interpersonal skills. This part-time position offers additional benefits including free lunch and parking.

Benefits

Free lunch

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Swimming pool access

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently.
• Kind, empathetic, and calm with a pupil-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and care of any unwell pupils.
• Support the Senior Nurse in health assessments.
• Promote health and wellbeing among pupils.
• Ensure appropriate care for every boarder.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Empathy

Time management skills

Job description

Position: Healthcare Assistant

Location: On site, Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA

Hours: This is a part-time position working 29.5 hours a week during termtime. Working hours will be 8.00 am to 6.00 pm 3 days per week and 9.00 am to 12 noon every third Saturday.

The closing date for this position will be Monday 13th October (8.00 am)

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Job Summary

We are looking for an organised and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to support the school.

Primary Responsibilities

• To assist in the management and care of any unwell pupils in school and any pupils who sustain any injury whilst in school.
• Support the Senior Nurse with ensuring every pupil who attends the Health Centre is appropriately assessed and appropriate treatment is actioned.
• Actively promote health and wellbeing issues in school including supporting pupils with managing personal hygiene, sleep hygiene, mental health, healthy eating and exercise.
• Ensure every boarder receives the most appropriate care, advocating on their behalf if necessary.

Requirements

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and sensitively with pupils, parents and external providers
• Kind, empathetic and calm with a pupil-focused approach

What We Offer

• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)
• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please see the person specification in the candidate brochure