We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School
This is a Grade 5, fixed term post for one academic year to start ASAP once pre-employment checks are complete, full time 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 Inset days. The starting salary is £24,998, and the full time equivalent £29,064.
We’re looking for:
A suitable qualified and experienced Healthcare Assistant to provide care of the day-to-day complex medical care needs of individual pupil(s) under the direction of healthcare professionals and school staff. You will support teaching and other staff in assisting the delivery of the curriculum and other learning processes, in direct contact with pupils.
You will need to have previous experience working in a healthcare or education setting and relevant healthcare/medical qualification, with advanced numeracy and literacy level 3 or higher and (Paediatric) First Aid training/certification. Previous experience of administering medication orally/inhaled/via gastrostomy and supplies management. You will need to be able to communicate clearly and sensitively with children, young people and adults, individually and in groups. You will able need the ability to utilise IT skills to develop documentation, accurately record and monitor compliance with school procedures
Main purpose of the job:
To manage the provision of specialist support and care for the day-to-day needs (including complex medical care needs) of individual pupil(s) with support from healthcare
professionals and under the direction of Senior Leaders. To ensure that the provision of healthcare support is appropriate and effective to support pupils in accessing the curriculum and enabling them to participate and engage in school life. You will be expected to attend and complete regular training or competency assessments specific to child or young person’s medical needs and care plan.
Key responsibilities will include:
* To always adhere to the personalised plan of care for each child, keeping clear and accurate records, and adhere to school policies.
* To work closely with external agencies in developing the skills necessary to successfully deliver specialist healthcare support to pupils.
* To contribute to the development of documentation and school-level procedures for the management of healthcare support, ensuring compliance with these and providing training and support to colleagues as required.
* Take the lead role in the development and implementation of school documentation and procedures for recording medical care which are compliant with NHS guidance and standards.
* To ensure documentation is maintained accurately, ensuring colleagues are trained and supported to adhere to school procedures.
* To take lead responsibility for monitoring compliance with school procedures related to medical care, developing and implementing a regular audit of documentation. Organise and manage resources to support the effective provision of specialist healthcare support.
* Prospere Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
* To provide support and interventions within school setting to Tier 3, Complex care needs for children and young people who have complex and fluctuating health and care needs during the school day.
* Support with a wide range of complex medical needs of pupils that fall within Tier 3 including oxygen dependent, suction, catheterisation, tracheostomy care and management, ventilation and cough assist, nasopharyngeal airway and advance care planning.
* Successfully undertake a range of specialist training and competency assessments as directed by school
* Implement specialist training effectively, working independently to provide of healthcare support to pupils with complex care needs (with support from the nursing hub as appropriate)
To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
* Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
* Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
* bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
Piper Hill High School
Piper Hill School is an Outstanding school that is ambitious for every one of our learners. We are a larger than average size special school that caters for students aged 11 19 with significant learning difficulties. We aim to provide the very best education for our students and to ensure they have the very best outcomes and make the best rates of progress they possibly can.
Piper Hill high School has state of the art facilities that provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of both children and young adults, including a hydrotherapy pool, dance and drama studio, gym, and an interactive learning environment (ILE room). The school also has a variety of outside spaces, including a Forest School space with overnight camping pods.
Our recent Ofsted inspection found the school continues to Outstanding,
"Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. They feel safe and happy in this welcoming place, where everyone is treated equally. They rise to the school’s high expectations of their behaviour because staff know and understand them well." Ofsted 2023
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Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.