School Health Care Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support provider is seeking a compassionate School Health Care Support Worker in Poole. The role involves providing essential medical and personal care to students, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive in their learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in health care or working with children. This position offers a competitive salary between £13.68 – £16.12 per hour, and a commitment to safeguarding and child protection is crucial.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health care or support work.
• Ability to follow medical guidelines and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience working with children or young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored medical care to pupils as per health care plans.
• Assist students with mobility, medication, and hygiene needs.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and report concerns.

Skills

Empathetic

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Join as a School Health Care Support Worker in Poole!

Job Title: School Health Care Support Worker
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time

Are you a compassionate, patient, and reliable individual eager to support children’s health and wellbeing in a school setting? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated School Health Care Support Worker to join a welcoming and supportive school environment in Poole.

As a School Health Care Support Worker, you will play a crucial part in ensuring students receive the personalised care they need to feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. This role is perfect for individuals with a background in health care, personal care, SEN support, or similar settings who are passionate about making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored medical and personal care support to pupils following health care plans.
• Assist students with mobility, medication routines, feeding, and hygiene needs.
• Monitor pupil wellbeing and report concerns to appropriate staff.
• Support teachers in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote independence, confidence, and participation among pupils with additional needs.
• Work collaboratively with parents, therapy teams, and school staff to ensure consistent care.

Requirements

• Previous experience in health care, support work, personal care, or working with children/young people.
• Empathetic, calm, and committed to supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Ability to follow medical guidelines and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you’re a dedicated and compassionate individual ready to make a real difference in students’ wellbeing, apply today to become a School Health Care Support Worker in Poole with GSL Education!

To work with GSL Education as a School Health Care Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to register your interest in the "School Health Care Support Worker" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.