Healthcare Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Brockenhurst College has a new opportunity available for a Healthcare Assistant/Learning Support Assistantto join their team. You will join us 4 days a week, on 40-week term time only, permanent basis offering a competitive 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.

As our Healthcare Assistant/Learning Support Assistant, you will support students with significant care needs and work under the instruction/guidance of teaching staff to enable access to learning for students.

Responsibilities as our Healthcare Assistant/Learning Support Assistant will include:

• Providing high levels of personal care showing respect for dignity of individuals.
• Being able to undertake intimate personal care.
• 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.
• Contributing 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.
• Assisting in administering routine tests, invigilate exams and act as reader/scribe in exams, as appropriate.
• Supporting learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use including ICT skills.
• Contributing to the development of a college culture that supports our vision and core purpose, core values and strategic priorities

What we are looking for in our Healthcare Assistant/Learning Support:

• 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
• Experience of using hoists and related equipment for personal care
• The ability to communicate and establish rapport with young people and colleagues.

Benefits of becoming our Healthcare Assistant/Learning Support Assistant will include:

• 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

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

Closing Date: Monday 06 May 2024

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.