Residential Healthcare Assistant: Student Wellbeing

Valence School; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence School in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Residential Team, supporting students with health, personal care, and wellbeing needs. You will work alongside residential staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is safe, person-centred, and promotes student independence.

This role involves moving and handling and personal care, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, care or residential setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of medication administration or willingness to undertake training.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work flexibly across early and late shifts.
• Role involves moving and handling and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor student medication.
• Maintain accurate medication records and stock levels.
• Support students with health needs within the residential setting.
• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Monitor and report on students' health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with residential team and other professionals.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Complete care documentation accurately and on time.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Moving & handling

Job description

Valence School in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Residential Team, supporting students with health, personal care, and wellbeing needs. You will work alongside residential staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is safe, person-centred, and promotes student independence.

This role involves moving and handling and personal care, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive school environment.