Health Care Assistant

Role: Health Care Assistant Academy: Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Start Date: 04/01/2027 Salary (Actual Salary): £11,616 Working Pattern: 20 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only Are you a compassionate individual dedicated to ensuring the dignity, safety, and welfare of students requiring personal support?

Join us as a Health Care Assistant, providing essential domestic care and general welfare support to students with complex needs, particularly around hygiene, mobility, and meal times. This role demands meticulous attention to safety protocols, adherence to individual care plans, and a non-discriminatory approach to care.

Welcome from the Principal: As Principal, I am immensely proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. Located near key commuting routes in Stockton-on-Tees, our academy is a place that will capture your heart. Our dedicated staff has a relentless pursuit of improving student lives, giving them a launchpad to fulfill their ambitions.

This is an improving school. What sets us apart are the strong relationships we have; staff know our students and families well, fostering an environment where students flourish and are motivated to be their best. We serve an area of deprivation with a strong moral purpose: to ensure students have the opportunity to transform their lives through the best education they are entitled to.

We value practitioners who are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in their field. Leaders invest heavily in the development of employee talent across all areas of Academy life. We invest in our staff's workload, wellbeing, and professional development. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet, click here, Click Here If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Abigail Davies, HR Assistant at [email protected] You will ensure the personal care needs of identified students are met, adhering rigorously to academy policy regarding hygiene, lifting, and medicine administration.

This includes safely using specialist equipment, such as hoists and beds, and assisting students with mobility for appointments or hydrotherapy sessions. You will support students during meal times, which may involve specialized procedures such as gastrostomy tube feeding, and ensure medicines are dispensed precisely according to policy and individual care plans.

Crucially, you must report any changes or causes for concern immediately to your line manager. To view the full job description please click here. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain a First Aid qualification within 12 months of starting the role. Experience working in a care environment is essential. Crucial skills include an ability to cope with the personal and physical needs of children and young adults, alongside a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining pupil dignity at all times.

The post holder must demonstrate effective communication and be fully aware of the requirement to always follow lifting and handling, hygiene, and dignity procedures. To view the person specification please click here.