Healthcare Assistant (part-time)

Elmhurst Ballet School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in ballet education seeks a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their Health and Wellbeing Team. This part-time role involves providing patient-centered care to young dancers, ensuring their health and wellbeing in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting students' needs while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality care. With a strong focus on staff wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence in dance education.

Benefits

Access to 24/7 virtual GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Lunch in bistro during working hours

Professional development opportunities

Access to on-site gym

Free attendance to dance productions

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting, preferably with young people.
• Ability to provide high-quality care and support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health and Wellbeing Team in running the Health Centre.
• Assess students and provide necessary treatment and advice.

Skills

Clinical experience

Patient-centered care

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Healthcare qualification

Job description

Part-time – 27 hours per week. Days to include Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

35 weeks, term time only

£13,950 (actual salary)

Elmhurst Ballet School is a world leader in ballet training and education, inspiring, nurturing, and celebrating young ballet dancers with the talent, commitment, and passion to become exceptional dance professionals.

The students live in a friendly and caring community committed to their safety and welfare. They receive outstanding health and wellbeing support specifically designed for dancers.

The Healthcare Assistant will support the Health and Wellbeing Team in the safe and effective running of the Health and Wellbeing Centre. They will assess students who come to the centre, providing advice, treatment, and medication where necessary. They will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and support to students while maintaining confidentiality and sharing information on an agreed need-to-know basis.

Working hours are 27 hours per week during term time (35 weeks per year), with working days including Monday to Wednesday.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a clinical setting and, preferably, supporting young people in a healthcare or educational environment.

Additional Information

For the job description and application pack, please click on “Apply” below, which will direct you to the Elmhurst Ballet School website.

For general enquiries or to request a visit, please email: [e-mail]. CVs cannot be accepted, and we kindly request no contact from employment agencies.

Closing Date

Monday 12th May 2025

Interview Date

Week commencing 19th May 2025

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly, including Spam/Junk folders.

If you require the application form in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail].

Why work for us?

We offer:

• A strong focus on staff care and wellbeing
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP consultations
• Employee Assistance Programme including a 24-hour counselling helpline and health information service
• Free on-site parking
• Lunch in our bistro during working hours (term time)
• Opportunities to develop your professional career in a supportive environment
• The chance to work with a coach or mentor
• Access to our on-site gym (outside of timetabled student classes)
• Opportunities to attend dance and theatre productions free of charge while chaperoning students
• Enthusiastic and eager pupils committed to learning
• A highly effective, hardworking, and supportive staff team

Elmhurst Ballet School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undergo child protection screening, including reference checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

“At Elmhurst Ballet School, we recruit for attitude. We expect all applicants to embody the school's ethos of humility and compassion in all they do.”