School Health Care Assistant

School Health Care Assistant (Part time) - Portsmouth, Hampshire
Monday to Wednesday, 08.30-15.30 with an unpaid 30min lunch break - 19.5hrs/week
Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or a related field
Term time only role FTE salary of £22,613
 
Our client is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. They are seeking a Health Care Assistant, to start as soon as possible.  The HCA plays a key role in co-ordinating the Health and Wellbeing Centre and providing support to the School Nurses. The Health and Wellbeing Centre provides medical care, first aid and health and wellbeing support to all pupils, from the Pre-School pupils from age 2 and a half to the Sixth Form students up to age 18. It also offers support to the wider school community, including all staff and visitors.
 
The successful candidate will offer at least NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or in Children's Care, Learning and Development. In addition, the successful candidate will hold a current First Aid qualification, either in First Aid at Work or in Paediatric First Aid.  Candidates should have experience of working in a team, ideally in a customer facing role working with the public or young people. Previous experience of a similar paid or volunteer role in an education or health care setting would be an advantage. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in working with children and young people and supporting their health and wellbeing.
 
The successful candidate will be professional and friendly and able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills which are critical for effective communication with pupils, parents and staff across the school.  Excellent organisation skills are also essential to be able to prioritise tasks and work well within a small professional team. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work flexibly and under pressure.
 
For full details, please apply online or call 01227 780888