Personal Care Assistant

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affinity Academy

Free Safeguarding Training

Refer-a-friend bonus £200

Online payroll portal

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking a caring Personal Care Assistant to support children with complex needs in a SEND school in the NG3 Nottingham area. You will provide both educational and personal care support to pupils with a range of needs including ASC, SLD, PMLD, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs.

You will play an important role in ensuring pupils access learning opportunities while supporting their health, wellbeing, dignity and independence throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience with children or vulnerable individuals in care, education or support.
• Compassionate, patient and caring by nature.
• Confident providing personal care while maintaining dignity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay calm and adaptable in busy environments.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care needs including toileting, changing and hygiene.
• Assist with mobility and physical support.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in the classroom.
• Support communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Work with teachers and therapists to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and social development.
• Encourage engagement in learning and activities.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

Job description

Personal Care Assistant – SEND School

Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full Time and Part time available

About the Role

Monarch Education is recruiting a caring and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support children and young people with complex additional needs within a specialist school in the NG3 area.

This rewarding role involves providing both educational and personal care support to pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs.

You will play an important role in ensuring pupils can access learning opportunities while supporting their health, wellbeing, dignity and independence throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting, changing, feeding and personal hygiene.
• Assist students with mobility and physical support where required.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support within the classroom.
• Support pupils with communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and healthcare professionals to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence and social development.
• Encourage engagement in learning and school activities.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals in a care, education or support setting.
• A compassionate, patient and caring nature.
• Confidence supporting personal care needs whilst maintaining dignity and respect.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in a busy environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with SEND, Autism, PMLD, SLD or physical disabilities.
• Moving and Handling training.
• Experience in schools, care homes, residential settings or healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS or alternative communication methods.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier
• Access to high-quality CPD through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding Training
• Refer-a-friend scheme with a £200 bonus
• Online portal to manage timesheets and pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment

Important Information

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and Right to Work verification.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom and applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.