Healthcare and Learning Support Assistant

We have a new opportunity for a Healthcare and Learning Support Assistant to join the team on an annualised hours basis, working 4 days a week, 40-week term time only. In return,you will receive a salary of £22,429 per annum pro rata.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities. 

Responsibilities as our Healthcare and Learning Support Assistant will include:

Personal Care

• Provide high levels of personal care showing respect for dignity of individuals.
• Able to undertake intimate personal care.
• Manual Handling
• Implementation of physiotherapy programme (In collaboration with external Physiotherapists)
• Stoma bags – a knowledge of Stoma bags would be desirable but not essential.
• Catheters – A knowledge and understanding of supporting learners who self-catheterise (if required)
• First Aid
• Mental health first aid
• Administer medicine.
• Willing to undertake training for specialist individual needs for young people studying at the college.

Supporting the Student

• From existing documentation and the student profile and in consultation with tutor, identify a range of strategies for supporting individual students.
• Taking into account the particular needs involved, aid the student(s) to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and individually by, for example:
• Clarifying and explaining instructions
• Ensuring student(s) are able to use equipment and resources provided.
• Motivating and encouraging the student(s) as required
• Helping students to concentrate on and finish work set.
• Helping students to organise and assemble work .
• Liaising with tutors to support differentiated learning to meet particular learning needs.
• Supporting students to access required areas around the college.
• Provide support for student’s specific hygiene/medical and personal care needs. This may include support with intimate care in respect of toileting, dressing, washing and eating.
• Establish a supportive and constructive relationship with the student(s) concerned and interact according to individual needs.

Supporting the Tutor

• Contribute to the maintenance of student progress records by feeding back to the tutor in relation to progress and achievement of students, including reference to attitude and behaviour.
• Assist in administering routine tests, invigilate exams and act as reader/scribe in exams, as appropriate.

Supporting the College

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate internal nominee.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to and support the overall ethos/work/aims of the College.
• Appreciate, support and respect the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant team meetings and in-service training.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after the College timetable and at break times, as needed.
• Accompany teaching staff and students on visits, trips and out of College activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher.
• Take note of and comply with College HR procedures for reporting absences, lateness, etc.

As our Healthcare and Learning Support Assistant, you’llideally have the below skills & experience:

• Educational qualifications to GCSE standard in Maths, English
• Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or
• Level 3 National Diploma in health and social care or
• NVQ Level 3 in Adult health and social care
• Experience in working in a healthcare environment (this is preferable over a social care environment) specialist schools, one to one specialist support
• Able to relate well to students with a diverse range of needs.
• Safe Manual Handling
• Experience of using hoists and related equipment for personal care
• Able to undertake intimate personal care.
• Catheters – A knowledge and understanding of supporting learners who self-catheterise (if required)
• Implementation of physiotherapy programme (In collaboration with external Physiotherapists)
• First Aid
• Mental health first aid
• Safe handling and administration of medication
• Willing to undertake training for specialist individual needs for young people studying at the college

Benefits:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date: Sunday 6th October

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Healthcare and Learning Support Assistant role,then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.