Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and child focused person to join the Special School Team as a permanent term time Band 3 Clinical Support Worker. You will be working with the Special school Nursing team and this can include covering at any of the 5 sites if needed located in Halifax and Huddersfield, the vacant post is currently at Castle Hill Specialist School in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Fridays 08:30-16:00.
This post will commence for start of the new term in Sept 2025.
Experience with working with children is essential and also providing care to children with complex medical and nursing needs. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting children and families.
The successful applicant will assist the qualified nursing staff within the Special School Nursing Team to provide care and support to children and young people up to 19 years in the Special School environment. There will be opportunities to progress professionally supported by training and learning opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The Special School Nursing Team provides care for children between the ages of 4-19 years who are in need of nursing care in school.
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a HCA to join our well established team.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with experience of working in a community environment or healthcare role with children and young people.
You will have experience working with children, be motivated, proactive, committed and with excellent communication skills. You will work independently under the leadership of our nursing team, supporting with all aspects of nursing care and improving on the safety and quality of care at every opportunity.
This busy role requires you to be flexible in a constantly changing environment and able to work within the school environment.
The post holder will need to be prepared to cover when needed in any one of the other 4 schools that are all in the Calderdale or Huddersfield area. However the successful candidate will be placed in one school site to base but this could be subject to change depending on the service needs.
About us
Safeguarding
The Trust has in place both a Safeguarding Children Policy and a Safeguarding Adults Policy in line with national legislation.
The Safeguarding Policies place a duty upon every employee who has contact with children, families and adults in their everyday work to safeguard and promote their welfare. In the event that you have concerns about possible harm to any child or adult you should contact your line manager immediately or in their absence your Assistant Divisional Director. Out of hours contact should be made with the on-call manager through switchboard.
The Trust has nominated Safeguarding Leads who act as contact points for support and advice if concerns are raised about a child or adult's welfare. These individuals can be reached through
switchboard during office hours by asking for the Named Professionals for Safeguarding Children or Adults respectively.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working, Term time hours
Reference number
372-FSS2914-C
Job locations
Specialist Schools across Halifax and Huddersfield
Halifax
HX3 0AQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder:-
* Will perform agreed plans of patient care to identified groups of children/ young people without direct supervision within the level of competency for the position.
* Complete competencies required for HCA working within a specialist school including administration of medication management.
* Complete training in administration of emergency medication as per careplan with support of nurse on site. All relevant training and competencies to complete.
* Complete clear, accurate and precise documentation on system 1 of the care delivered during the school day.
* Act as a resource for families and children with health care needs
* Work collaboratively with the acute ward, GPs, HVs and other health professionals to enhance seamless care and reduce deterioration of health or admissions to in patient ward.
* Monitor and ensure standards of care are maintained and that policies / procedures and protocols are adhered to.
* Always maintain respect and confidentiality
* Maintain clear and accurate documentation using an electronic system, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
* To encourage and maintain good relationship with the CCNT, Specialist Childrens Hospitals, Hospices, Medical Staff, Community Nurse Specialists and AHPs in order to provide the best care.
* Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them.
* Assist in the delivery and maintenance of equipment and supplies
* Monitor and record pupil weights
* Provide care of gastrostomy sites and assist with medications and tube feeding.
* Participate in the induction of new staff to the SSNT.
* Attend annual mandatory training, which includes basic life support and moving and handling.
* Undertake relevant additional training and competencies
* Attend and participate in regular team meetings
* Support students as part of their working placement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder:-
* Will perform agreed plans of patient care to identified groups of children/ young people without direct supervision within the level of competency for the position.
* Complete competencies required for HCA working within a specialist school including administration of medication management.
* Complete training in administration of emergency medication as per careplan with support of nurse on site. All relevant training and competencies to complete.
* Complete clear, accurate and precise documentation on system 1 of the care delivered during the school day.
* Act as a resource for families and children with health care needs
* Work collaboratively with the acute ward, GPs, HVs and other health professionals to enhance seamless care and reduce deterioration of health or admissions to in patient ward.
* Monitor and ensure standards of care are maintained and that policies / procedures and protocols are adhered to.
* Always maintain respect and confidentiality
* Maintain clear and accurate documentation using an electronic system, raising issues of concern with a qualified nurse where appropriate.
* To encourage and maintain good relationship with the CCNT, Specialist Childrens Hospitals, Hospices, Medical Staff, Community Nurse Specialists and AHPs in order to provide the best care.
* Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them.
* Assist in the delivery and maintenance of equipment and supplies
* Monitor and record pupil weights
* Provide care of gastrostomy sites and assist with medications and tube feeding.
* Participate in the induction of new staff to the SSNT.
* Attend annual mandatory training, which includes basic life support and moving and handling.
* Undertake relevant additional training and competencies
* Attend and participate in regular team meetings
* Support students as part of their working placement.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
* Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
* Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
* Moving and Handling
* Infection Control
* Customer Care
* Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies
* Safeguarding for Children
Desirable
* Competant in venepuncture and specialist dressings.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
* Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
* Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
* Understand the importance of record keeping
* Literacy Skills
* IT skills
* Experience of working with children with complex medical and nursing needs
Desirable
* Experience of record keeping on electronic systems eg System 1 and EPR
* Experience in undertaking point of care testing
* Experience in application of basic dressing techniques
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Ability to work as a team member
* Ability to work in a busy environment
* Able to use own initiative
* Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
* Good communication Skills
Desirable
* Plan delegated workload
* Experience of working with children with communication difficulties.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential
* English and Math GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
* Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
* Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role
* Moving and Handling
* Infection Control
* Customer Care
* Competent / able to evidence the completion of Health Care Assistant core competencies
* Safeguarding for Children
Desirable
* Competant in venepuncture and specialist dressings.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
* Previous employment with a healthcare setting (18 months)
* Insight into the roles of responsibilities of the post
* Demonstrate a commitment to a caring profession
* Understand the importance of record keeping
* Literacy Skills
* IT skills
* Experience of working with children with complex medical and nursing needs
Desirable
* Experience of record keeping on electronic systems eg System 1 and EPR
* Experience in undertaking point of care testing
* Experience in application of basic dressing techniques
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
* Ability to work as a team member
* Ability to work in a busy environment
* Able to use own initiative
* Aware of own limitations/ level of competence
* Good communication Skills
Desirable
* Plan delegated workload
* Experience of working with children with communication difficulties.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Specialist Schools across Halifax and Huddersfield
Halifax
HX3 0AQ
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Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Specialist Schools across Halifax and Huddersfield
Halifax
HX3 0AQ
Employer's website
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