School Health & Wellbeing Specialist (Flexible Hours)

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow City Council is seeking a dedicated healthcare support practitioner to assist children and young people with complex medical needs within educational settings in Glasgow.

You will deliver a range of health and daily living support tasks, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheterisation, oxygen therapy support, and individual feeding programmes, while working closely with families and professionals to secure appropriate health plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in educational, healthcare, or care environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare and daily living support tasks (e.g., tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheterisation).
• Support oxygen-dependent children and implement feeding programmes.
• Provide guidance to school staff and colleagues on health-related procedures and interventions.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and external partners to develop and review health support plans.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Healthcare experience

Job description

Glasgow City Council is seeking a dedicated healthcare support practitioner to assist children and young people with complex medical needs within educational settings in Glasgow.

You will deliver a range of health and daily living support tasks, including tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheterisation, oxygen therapy support, and individual feeding programmes, while working closely with families and professionals to secure appropriate health plans.