Healthcare Assistant - Aylesbury

Are you a caring, resilient and proactive individual looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants in Aylesbury to support pupils with autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist educational setting.

This role would suit experienced Healthcare Assistants, Care Assistants, Support Workers, residential care staff or individuals with experience supporting people with additional needs. You should be comfortable providing hands-on care, supporting personal needs and helping young people develop their confidence and independence.

Key Details

• Location: Bletchley
• Pay: -16.00 per hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Contract: Temporary, with potential for ongoing work
• Start: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group care and support to pupils with autism and SEMH needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing and other daily living needs where required.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Follow individual healthcare, care and support plans.
• Monitor pupils'' general wellbeing and report any concerns appropriately.
• Encourage independence, confidence and participation in daily school activities.
• Provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Work alongside teachers, healthcare professionals and other support staff to meet pupils'' individual needs.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship cannot be offered.
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Support Worker or in a similar hands-on care role is desirable.
• An understanding of autism, SEMH, additional needs or behaviours that challenge is beneficial.
• Comfortable providing personal care and supporting intimate care needs where required.
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider care and education team.

If you are looking for a full-time Healthcare Assistant role in Aylesbury, earning -16 per hour, and want to make a meaningful difference to young people''s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Academics on (phone number removed) or respond to this advert to register your interest.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

Education and Training - Healthcare Assistant - Aylesbury

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.