Personal Care Assistant

TeacherActive; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking a caring and reliable Personal Care Assistant to support students with complex needs in an SEN school in Rochdale. The ideal candidate will have experience with children diagnosed with Autism and other disabilities, and be compassionate and patient. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health setting required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Reliable and committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care for students with complex needs.
• Assist with moving & handling and use of hoists.
• Support students' physical, emotional, and social development.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Building relationships

Job description

Overview

An excellent SEN school in Rochdale 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

Qualifications

• 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 *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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 *Terms and Conditions apply*

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 messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

How to apply

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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