School-Based Care Worker
Location: Northwood, North West London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a compassionate and reliable Care Worker looking to make a positive difference in a school setting? Do you have experience supporting children or young people with complex physical or learning needs?
Uniform Education is recruiting a dedicated School-Based Care Worker for a specialist school in Northwood. The school provides education and care for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including PMLD, SLD, Autism, and physical disabilities.
About the Role:
As a School-Based Care Worker, you will:
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Provide high-quality personal care and support for pupils with complex physical and medical needs
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Assist with mobility, positioning, and personal hygiene using safe manual handling techniques
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Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and participating in daily school routines
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to meet pupils’ individual care plans
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Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing for all pupils
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Maintain accurate records and uphold the school’s safeguarding and health & safety standards
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, PMLD, or physical disabilities (essential)
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Manual Handling and PEG Feeding training (desirable; training can be provided)
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Caring, patient, and professional approach to supporting pupils
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Reliable, proactive, and committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply via Uniform Education)