Healthcare Assistant

Teacheroo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK independent school seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to care for students aged 6-18 at their Healthcare Centre. Candidates should have qualifications in Health and Social Care and experience with young people. The role involves providing clinical care and emotional support during variable shifts, ensuring students receive the highest quality of care.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Health and Social Care are required.
• Relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for students aged 6-18 years old.
• Support students with clinical care and emotional needs.
• Work variable shifts including day and waking night shifts.

Skills

Confidentiality Maintenance

Sound Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Calm Under Pressure

Education

SVQ/NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Healthcare AssistantSituated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun is widely recognised as the world leader in character education.We have a co-educational community of over 500 students aged from 6-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.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 are on a rotation. We are currently seeking full and part time positions.If you would like to find out more about the vacancy, please [e-mail] contact us on [phone].About the SchoolGordonstoun 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.

**Skills Required**

• Understand the need for, and able to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act and GDPR
• Sound communication skills both written and verbal
• Be able to work independently, be organized & prioritize workload
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 7 Excel computer packages
• Conscientious and diligent, enthusiastic, and calm under pressure
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude
• A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos
• Qualification(s) and/or formal training in a pastoral environment.
• Experience of working with children and young people

**Qualifications Required**

• SVQ/NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or similar)
• Relevant experience within a health care (or similar) setting and can relate theory to practice

**Keywords**

Healthcare