Support Worker - Special Schools

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible hours

Wellbeing hours

Job summary

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Health Care Support Worker to assist in Elms Bank Special School & College. You will support children and young people with SEND, under qualified nurses, promoting independence and wellbeing.

You will work with education staff, therapists, and families to ensure safe, inclusive learning. Experience in special schools and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4) or Level 2 Functional Skills.
• Awareness of illness/disability impact on child and carers.
• Confidentiality and data protection knowledge.
• Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Awareness of equality and diversity.
• Experience with children and young people with SEND/disability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in special schools preferred.
• Clinical skills: medicines administration, observations, tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with healthcare needs, promoting independence.
• Work with qualified nurses, education staff, therapies, and families.
• Deliver planned programmes of care to minimise education disruption.
• Interact as part of the multi-agency team to meet individual health needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Empathy

Working with SEND

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

GCSE English & Maths (grade 4/C or Level 2)

Confidentiality & data protection

Tools

Medicines administration

Clinical observations

Tracheostomy care

Job description

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary health team within Elms Bank Special School & College. Working under the supervision of qualified nurses, the post holder will provide high-quality support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with complex health, physical, learning, and communication needs. The role involves supporting students with their healthcare needs, promoting independence and wellbeing, The Support Worker will work closely with qualified nurses, education staff, therapists, students, and families to ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment that enables pupils to access learning and achieve their full potential., The post holder will undertake HCSW duties alongside the Special Schools Nursing Team to promote the holistic health care and well-being of Children and Young People aged 11-19 years by supporting planned programmes of care to ensure that the health needs of any child are recognised and managed appropriately and that disruption to the pupil's access to education and learning is minimised. The role will involve providing key clinical care interventions to children and young people. Additionally, you will work as an effective member of the multi-agency team within the special school, working in partnership with Parents/Carers Education and Allied Health Staff to ensure any child or young person individual health needs are met. You should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to work independently.

This is a rewarding role requiring compassion, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs,

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
• Minimum GCSE pass English and Math's grade 4 or Level 2 functional skills Math's and English, Awareness of the impact of illness or disability on a child and care givers
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures and application role
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role
• Experience with working with children & young people with special needs/disability
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Able to interact well with children and parents and deal with changes, Previous experience of working in a special schools
• Clinical skills such as administration of medicines, clinical observations, tracheostomy care

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.

By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package,

• a fantastic annual leave allowance
• flexible working opportunities
• protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.