Job Title: School Health Care Support Worker
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Do you have a passion for supporting the physical and emotional well-being of young people in a school environment?
GSL Education are actively recruiting a School Health Care Support Worker to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Christchurch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a medical, care, or SEN background to support children with a variety of healthcare and additional learning needs in a school setting.
About the Role
As a School Health Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring pupils receive appropriate health-related care throughout the school day. You will assist students with medical needs, implement care plans, and provide health and well-being support in collaboration with staff and external healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised medical care to students with specific health requirements
* Monitor and support the implementation of healthcare plans
* Administer prescribed medications and maintain accurate records
* Offer first-aid support in case of illness or injury
* Liaise with school staff, parents, and medical teams to ensure student wellbeing
* Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment
* Maintain accurate and confidential records of students’ health needs and progress.
Job Requirements:
* Previous experience in a healthcare, medical, or care setting, particularly in an educational or SEN environment.
* A caring, empathetic approach with the ability to engage with children and young people.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents.
* Basic First Aid or Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
* A relevant qualification in health, social care, or a related field is desirable.
* Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
* Earn £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, based on experience.
* A supportive consultant who will assist you through the application process and beyond.
* The opportunity to work in a rewarding role that has a real impact on the lives of students.
* A welcoming and inclusive school environment that values the contributions of support staff.
If you are ready to make a positive impact in a child-focused setting, apply now to join a supportive and rewarding educational team.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘School Health Care Support Worker’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.