Personal Care Assistant

Hello Education; Darlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive education organization in Darlington is seeking dedicated Personal Care Assistants to support children with SEND and SEMH needs. This role involves mentoring students, ensuring a safe space, and providing personal care. Successful candidates will be compassionate, reliable, and able to work in a dynamic team. Competitive rates and a welcoming environment are key aspects of this role.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

£100 sign-on bonus after 10 days

Referral rewards

Dedicated consultant support

Work-life balance flexibility

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Reliable, passionate about supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Initiative to handle tasks with confidence and compassion.
• Enhanced DBS already on the Update Service or ready to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with students.
• Facilitate a safe and uplifting environment.
• De-escalate challenging situations.
• Provide full welfare support, including toileting and feeding.
• Maintain toileting and welfare records if required.

Skills

Passion for supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs

Ability to build strong relationships

Patience and understanding

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Caring Hearts Wanted: Join Us as a Personal Care Assistant!

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs? Hello Education is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Personal Care Assistants to join a fantastic SEND school in Darlington. This role works with incredible pupils aged 2-19, including those with limited abilities, in a nurturing and inclusive environment where your care, comfort, and support help them thrive.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Extraordinaire: Build strong, positive relationships with students and help them flourish.
• Environment Creator: Facilitate a safe and uplifting space where every child can shine.
• Calm in the Storm: De-escalate challenging situations with patience and understanding.
• Team Player: Bring your skills to schools across Sheffield.
• Personal Care Hero: Provide full welfare support, including toileting and feeding, for children who require assistance.
• Record Keeper Extraordinaire: Maintain toileting and welfare records with care and attention if required.
• Feeding Champion: Assist pupils during mealtimes as needed.
• Empowerment Partner: Support pupils with limited abilities in achieving their potential and celebrating their progress.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Dedication: You’re reliable, dependable, and genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Team Player: You thrive when working as part of a supportive and dynamic team.
• Independent Thinker: You can use your initiative to handle tasks with confidence and compassion.
• Enhanced DBS: Already on the Update Service—or ready to get one.

Benefits

• Top-Notch Pay: Competitive daily rates paid through the PAYE system.
• £100 Sign-On Bonus: Join Hello Education and receive a £100 bonus after your first 10 days of work (T&Cs apply).
• Bring a Friend: Earn rewards with our refer-a-friend scheme.
• Your Personal Sidekick: A dedicated consultant who’s just a call away to support you.
• Flexibility Galore: Work-life balance covered.
• Supportive Environment: A team that values empathy, positivity, and collaboration.

Safeguarding and Application

Hello Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education; this may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position; in some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.