School First Aider - South Tyneside
Are you a qualified first aider looking for a new role? The Education Network is currently working with a school that are seeking a First Aider to join their team as soon as possible on an ongoing basis for the remainder of the academic year, with the potential of continuing going forward for the right candidate.
Do you have a Level 3 First Aid qualification, and experience working with young people? We are looking for a Level 3 First Aider to provide support at a Gateshead Secondary school. This role involves providing emergency medical care for students and staff, and calling for further support where required.
As a School first Aider you will be working closely with the School nurse to ensure that the staff are aware of the medical needs of students, medicines are administered appropriately, and that any medical emergencies are deal with in line with the schools safeguarding/health & safety policy.
Job Role:
To be responsible for medical treatment/action and the effective management of the Medical Room.
To give immediate assistance to casualties with common injuries and where necessary ensure that an ambulance or other medical help is sought.
To liaise with the school nurse on health-related matters and to positively promote healthy lifestyles across the Academy.
To deputise for Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in his absence
Ensure that an ambulance or other professional medical help is summoned when required.
Take responsibility for students with Individual Healthcare Plans on site and the requirements around medical management and medicine administration.
Liaise with relevant outside agencies such as SOLAR/MASH/YOS and Children’s Services when it is necessary to support pupils requiring medical input or intervention
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance + standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
If you are interested in the role of First Aider, please email (url removed) with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed).
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days