School Healthcare Assistant

Careerline Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Bristol is seeking a part-time School Healthcare Assistant to support the health and wellness of students. This role involves managing care for unwell pupils and promoting wellbeing issues. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children, a compassionate approach, and excellent organisational skills. The position offers benefits like free lunches and gym access.

Benefits

Free lunch

Use of school gym

Pension scheme membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and care of unwell pupils.
• Support the Senior Nurse with health assessments.
• Promote health and wellbeing issues in school.

Skills

Experience of working with children

Time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathetic and calm approach

Job description

School Healthcare Assistant - Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Part-time, Term-time only

Salary : £14,649 to £16,156

Our client is a thriving independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4-18, which has remained at the forefront of girls' education for well over 165 years.

Located in Westbury-on-Trym on the leafy outskirts of the university city of Bristol, the school retains a nationally outstanding academic record, its focus continues to be on nurturing the girls' natural curiosity and fuelling their passion for learning.

They are looking for an organised and empathetic Healthcare Assistant to support the school. This is a part-time position working 29.5 hours a week during term time and working hours will be 8.00 am to 6.00 pm 3 days per week and 9.00 am to 12 noon every third Saturday.

Primary responsibilities include :

• To assist in the management and care of any unwell pupils in school and any pupils who sustain any injury whilst in school.
• Support the Senior Nurse with ensuring every pupil who attends the Health Centre is appropriately assessed and appropriate treatment is actioned.
• Actively promote health and wellbeing issues in school including supporting pupils with managing personal hygiene, sleep hygiene, mental health, healthy eating and exercise.
• Ensure every boarder receives the most appropriate care, advocating on their behalf if necessary.

To be considered for this position, they are looking for the following :

• Previous experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise confidently and sensitively with pupils, parents and external providers
• Kind, empathetic and calm with a pupil-focused approach

What they Offer :

• Additional benefits: free lunch, free onsite parking, use of the school gym and heated swimming pool (at designated times)
• Pension scheme membership (including life cover)

For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888