SEND - Personal Care Support

Dovetail and Slate; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate, in partnership with a local college in Huddersfield, is recruiting two SEND Care Support Workers to join their inclusion team. The roles focus on high‑quality personal care, mobility support and medication administration to students, with safeguarding and safety at the forefront.

You will work with families and external health professionals to maintain health plans, support college events, and help students access education with dignity.

Qualifications

• Recent experience facilitating and providing personal care, medication administration, or mobility support.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or a Functional Skills equivalent.
• Strong digital literacy using Microsoft platforms.
• Clear and professional communication in writing and speech.
• First Aid qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate personal care, medication administration, and mobility support.
• Liaise with external health professionals and provide First Aid when required.
• Collaborate with students, families and external agencies to maintain health declarations and risk assessments.
• Complete PEEPs for identified students.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and secure spaces for hygiene and medication.
• Support student trips and external visits.
• Contribute to policies and ensure audit trails.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, equality and British values.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Mobility support

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or equivalent)

Level 3 care qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SEND Care Support Workers (2 Posts Available)

Hours: 1 x Role at 37 Hours per week | 1 x Role at 38 Hours per week

About the Opportunity

At Dovetail and Slate, we are collaborating with a leading local college to recruit two dedicated SEND Care Support Workers to join their team. By stepping into one of these vital roles, you will contribute directly to an educational environment that focuses on creating opportunities and changing lives. Your work will be essential in providing top‑tier personal care, helping students access their education safely and with dignity.

The Role

Your core purpose is to plan for and deliver high‑quality personal care, mobility support, and medication administration to students. You will provide responsive, vital support for learners, families, external stakeholders, and the wider college inclusion team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate personal care assistance alongside the safe storage, recording, and administration of student medications.
• Liaise with external health professionals—including physiotherapists, specialist nurses, and occupational therapists—and deliver First Aid when required.
• Collaborate with students, families, and external agencies to write and maintain up‑to‑date health declarations, medical risk assessments, and robust support plans.
• Complete Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for identified students.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and secure environments within hygiene suites, accessible toilets, and dedicated medication/physio spaces.
• Support student trips by assisting with the planning and attendance of external visits.
• Feed into organizational policies and complete all administrative duties to guarantee a clear audit trail.
• Uphold absolute compliance regarding safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity, and British values.

About You

We are looking for effective team players who are self‑motivated, highly organized, and capable of working with limited supervision while maintaining absolute confidentiality.

Requirements

• Experience (Essential): Recent experience facilitating and providing personal care, medication administration, or mobility support.
• Literacy & Numeracy (Essential): GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or a Functional Skills equivalent.
• Digital Skills (Essential): Strong digital literacy with proven experience using Microsoft platforms.
• Communication (Essential): Ability to communicate clearly, articulately, and professionally in both verbal and written forms.
• Care Qualifications (Desirable): A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline or level of care.
• First Aid (Desirable): A valid First Aid qualification, or a willingness to undertake this training within your first 12 months.
• Agency Collaboration (Desirable): Previous experience working in tandem with external healthcare or support agencies.
• Flexibility: Willingness to undergo regular medical support training and occasionally attend college open events on evenings or Saturdays.