Special School Health Assistant (Term-Time)

Clch; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training, support and development in你的

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a flexible Health Care Assistant to support Barnet children with health needs in two Special Schools and outreach sites. You will travel between Oakleigh School, Maple Down, Oak Lodge and Northway, supporting the nursing team in delivering high-quality care.

You will assist registered nurses with care plans, medication administration, height/weight measurements, and training for Learning Support Assistants, contributing to evidence-based

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing professional development working with children up to NVQ level 3
• Care certificate – or working towards this
• Competencies in clinical care skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding children
• Diploma Level (or NVQ4 in Health & Social Care) or Equivalent Combination of NVQ3, courses and experience or NNEB equivalency
• Makaton/BSL course

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses to provide safe, high-quality care for children and young people with complex healthcare and additional needs in special schools.
• Administer medications in line with CLCH policies and procedures.
• Carry out height and weight measurements and complete continence assessments.
• Liaise with other agencies involved in a child’s care.
• Support the training of Learning Support Assistants and Teaching Assistants.
• Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice within the Special Schools Nursing Team.
• Work flexibly as part of the team and independently when required, including on-site as the sole nurse on duty.

Skills

Medication administration

Height & weight measurements

Liaison with professionals

Training support staff

Evidence-based practice

Flexibility

Education

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) up to NVQ level 3

Care certificate or working towards it

Clinical care competencies

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Diploma Level (or NVQ4) in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Makaton/BSL course

Tools

Emiss

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a flexible Health Care Assistant to support Barnet children with health needs in two Special Schools and outreach sites. You will travel between Oakleigh School, Maple Down, Oak Lodge and Northway, supporting the nursing team in delivering high-quality care.

You will assist registered nurses with care plans, medication administration, height/weight measurements, and training for Learning Support Assistants, contributing to evidence-based