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Health Care Assistant

Educate Staffing
locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 6 days ago
Full Time
Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Job Type: Full time, 8:30am -4pm (7hr shift)

Location: Wandsworth

Salary: £13.50 - £16 per hr *Depending on Experience

Are you a caring, dedicated individual with a passion for helping others? Join a School team as a Health Care Assistant and play a vital role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to students with SEN and Physical needs. We are looking for a PEG Feeding trained Health Care Assistant to make a meaningful impact to students every single day. Apply now to start a rewarding career in healthcare!"

The Role: Health Care Assistant - Wandsworth

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be required to provide PEG Feeding whilst providing support to students with visual and hearing impairments, PMLD and non-verbal Autism.

A Health Care Assistant you will be expected to:

* Assist with PEG feeding

* Assist pupils with toileting, washing, and dressing as needed.

* Support children with mobility or physical disabilities

* Administer prescribed medication under guidance (following school and medical protocols).

* Monitor and support students with chronic conditions

* Provide first aid and respond to medical emergencies calmly and appropriately

* Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and school nurses.

* Keep accurate records of care provided, medication administered, and any incidents.

* Ensure confidentiality and compliance with safeguarding policies.

Qualifications and requirements – Health Care Assistant – Wandsworth

* PEG Feeding Training is required

* Experience working with children with SEN needs is ideal

* Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills.

* Basic understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

* Child and Adult Enhanced DBS

Benefits – Health Care Assistant – Wandsworth

In return, the school can offer the successful Health Care Assistant

* Competitive salary package.

* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

* Supportive and collaborative work environment.

* Opportunity to gain valuable experience in health care and education

Health Care Assistant – Wandsworth