Role Overview
As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Woodfield Health Centre, you will be a valued member of a close‑knit clinical team, providing hands‑on care and support to 800 pupils aged 11 to 18. Working under the guidance of registered nurses, you will help the day‑to‑day wellbeing of young people across the school, from the Health Centre to the boarding houses and everywhere in between.
Responsibilities
- Support pupils recovering from illness or injury.
- Assist with medicines management and medication safety.
- Contribute to infection control procedures.
- Help boarding house staff navigate health concerns with confidence.
- Build and maintain caring relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience in a healthcare or residential setting.
- Calm, compassionate and professional approach, with confidence to recognise when something needs escalating and the warmth to make pupils feel safe and supported.
- Not barred from working within an education establishment or with children.
- Willingness to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits
- 50% contribution to premiums for the School's private health scheme.
- Free Westfield Healthcare.
- Free membership of dual‑use Sports Centre (annual £25 joining fee).
- Free staff lunches in term‑time.
- School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro‑rated for part‑time staff).
- Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Health Services.
- Free annual flu jabs.
- Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer.
- Recognised as a “Mindful” employer.
- Favourable rates and terms with local nursery.
- Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances.
- Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff.
Safeguarding
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
