Healthcare Assistant

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to support students aged 6-18. The role requires emotional support and clinical care for unwell students. Successful candidates will work flexible shifts, generally 12 hours in rotation, demonstrating high responsibility and commitment to quality care. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. The position aims to enhance the overall wellbeing of students, providing a nurturing environment at the school.

Qualifications

• Must be calm, compassionate, responsible, and committed to high quality care.
• Ability to work variable day and night shifts (12-hour rotations).

Responsibilities

• Look after students aged 6 to 18 who may be unwell and require additional clinical care.
• Provide compassionate care and maintain high responsibility.
• Work variable day and waking night shifts with 12-hour rotations.
• Maintain accurate administration records.

Skills

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Good administration skills

Compassionate care

Ability to work variable shifts

Job description

Package Description

We are currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic and flexible person to care for students at Gordonstoun Healthcare Centre.

The successful Health Care Assistant (HCA) would be expected to look after students from 6-18 years old who might be unwell requiring additional clinical care and emotional support. The successful candidate will be a caring, compassionate and a calm person, with a great sense of responsibility and commitment to provide the highest quality care.

Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft and have good administration skills. We are looking for a member of staff who is willing to work variable day and waking night shifts. Shifts are generally 12 hrs in duration and on a rotation. We are currently seeking full and part time positions.

Responsibilities

• Look after students aged 6 to 18 who may be unwell and require additional clinical care and emotional support.
• Provide compassionate, calm care and demonstrate a high sense of responsibility and commitment to the highest quality care.
• Work variable day and waking night shifts with 12‑hour rotations.
• Maintain accurate administration records using Word, Excel and Microsoft.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Word, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Good administration skills.
• Calm, compassionate, responsible and committed to high quality care.
• Ability to work variable day and night shifts, 12‑hour rotations.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing 16th February 2026.

About the School

Gordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18. Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too. It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.