Personal Care Assistant

TeacherActive; North Waterhouse Farm; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a caring and reliable Personal Care Assistant to support students with complex needs at a special educational needs school. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and working alongside a teaching team to foster a nurturing environment. Experience with children diagnosed with various learning difficulties is essential, and the agency offers competitive pay and support throughout the onboarding process.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care, SEN, or health setting required.
• Experience with moving & handling and hoists needed.
• Ability to follow care plans consistently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care for students with complex needs.
• Assist with moving & handling and use of hoists.
• Create a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Building positive relationships

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

An excellent SEN school in Oldham is looking for a caring, patient and reliable Personal Care Assistant to join their team.

If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties, SEMH / Social Emotional Mental Health, EBD / Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or ADD / Attention Deficit Disorder then it’s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support for students with complex needs
• Safely assist with moving & handling and use of hoists (training provided if needed)
• Work closely with the teaching team to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Support students with their physical, emotional and social development
• Encourage independence while maintaining dignity and respect

Requirements

• Has previous experience in a care, SEN, or health setting (moving & handling and hoist experience required)
• Is compassionate, patient, and able to build positive relationships with children and young people
• Can work as part of a team and follow care plans consistently
• Is reliable, flexible, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What we offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [e-mail]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0161 870 3623

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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