Job description
Job Title: School Health Care Support
Location: Weymouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Are you a compassionate individual with healthcare experience, looking to make a positive difference in an educational setting?
GSL Education are excited to offer the opportunity for a School Health Care Support role in Weymouth. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for someone who has a background in healthcare and is passionate about supporting students with additional medical or care needs in a school environment.
About the Role
As a School Health Care Support professional, you will be responsible for providing essential healthcare and personal support to students with medical or complex needs. Working alongside teachers and the wider support team, you will assist in ensuring that pupils’ medical and care needs are met throughout the school day, enabling them to fully engage with their education and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Administer medication and assist with the healthcare needs of pupils as per their individual care plans.
- Support pupils with mobility, feeding, and other personal care needs, ensuring their dignity and comfort at all times.
- Monitor students' health and well-being and report any concerns to appropriate staff.
- Work with teachers to ensure that pupils with health needs are integrated into the school day effectively.
- Assist in providing first aid and emergency medical care when required.
- Support students with emotional and physical challenges, helping them to develop confidence and independence.
- Adhere to school safeguarding policies and ensure the safety and well-being of all students.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of students’ health needs and progress.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Previous experience in a healthcare, medical, or care setting, particularly in an educational or SEN environment.
- A caring, empathetic approach with the ability to engage with children and young people.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents.
- A clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection protocols.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to students' medical or emotional needs.
- Health & social care qualifications or related medical certifications are highly desirable.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Earn £13.68 - £16.12 per hour, based on experience.
- A supportive consultant who will assist you through the application process and beyond.
- The opportunity to work in a rewarding role that has a real impact on the lives of students.
- A welcoming and inclusive school environment that values the contributions of support staff.
If you are passionate about supporting students with additional health needs and want to make a difference in their school life, apply now for the School Health Care Support role in Weymouth.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘School Health Care Support’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.