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Healthcare Support Worker
Grade 8, points 15-18
This Healthcare worker is required from 21st August 2025 to work across school to primarily manage the day to day health needs of pupils at Birkett House. The main proportion of this role is drawing up & administering prescribed medication for children & young people with additional needs, including prescribed emergency medication. Ideally this would suit a candidate with prior experience in a health or care setting. Other elements of this role include delivering training to staff, working with external agencies, parents/carers & colleagues to reduce complex health needs as a barrier to learning.
Birkett House School is a special school for 252 pupils with a wide range of needs. We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker who;
•is empathetic to special needs and willing to learn from those around them.
•is committed to ensuring health is not a barrier to learning
•will work to promote excellence in all aspects of the school work
•enjoy the challenge associated with achieving the best
•is enthusiastic, committed and wants to join a dynamic and dedicated school staff team.
You must have the following qualifications:
• Relevant NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to undertake
•Level 2 NVQ Maths / English
Ideally, you will be trained to minimum Level 2, Handling of Medication, however training would be provided to the right candidate.
Ultimately, you will be required to:
•Responsible for maintaining protocols and administrating all medication including prescribed emergency medication this includes booking in & safe storage.
•Be willing to respond to emergency situations as and when needed.
•Liaise with the Diana Team and the Diana School Nurse to organise training & assessments of school staff.
•Act as a ‘signpost’ for families to address healthcare concerns & ensure the correct protocols are in place.
•Keep accurate records.
•Coordinate health care training for staff.
•Responsible for ‘Train the Trainer’ providing first aid courses to classroom staff. (Appropriate training will be provided to the right candidate).
•Contribute to the meetings & assessments of children’s and young people’s health and well-being alongside qualified staff
•Ensure effective day-to-day communication in respect of children’s health and care management with parents / cares of your school.
•Contribute to effective systems of clinical governance
•Meet competency requirements identified within the role and participate effectively in the personal development planning process and reflective practice
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive information about this role.
Contract type: Term time only (+ 5 training days)
Contract term: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 32.50 hours a week
Grade: Grade 8, points 15 – 18 (FTE £27,717 - £30,066)
Actual salary: £20,837 (pro rata of F.T.E. £27,717)
As an employer we offer staff:
• Comprehensive professional development programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing service
• Financial wellbeing service
• Free parking
If you have any queries or questions about this role please contact Alex Higginson or Kiona Tapley (Assistant Headteachers) in the first instance. Visits are encouraged up to the closing date, please call the school directly if you wish to arrange one.
The closing date is Wednesday 25th June 2025 at 9am. (please note that this advert might close earlier once sufficient applications are received so please don’t delay in applying).
The interview date will be Monday 30th June 2025. You will be in school for the whole day and the process will include a formal interview with a presentation to the Panel and various other tasks, including time with a class group.
Please complete an application form including supporting information explaining why you believe you have the skills and knowledge to deliver this role successfully and include any other information not covered elsewhere.
Safeguarding Statement
Birkett House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list).
Please note shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe.