Healthcare Assistant, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Job description

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service users.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within an educational setting in Barnsley as a Healthcare assistant. Greenacre is a special school educating children and young people aged 3-19 years with severe and complex care needs.

At Greenacre, you'll join our committed School Health Team, dedicated to supporting children with a variety of ongoing, complex healthcare needs.

Our team works hand-in-hand with teachers, teaching assistants, and pastoral staff to provide essential support for students with additional complex healthcare needs. This collaboration helps ensure that students can fully participate in their education while effectively meeting their needs.

Your role? we are looking for a friendly, dedicated, and compassionate team to provide highly skilled care to children who have additional healthcare needs, including: -

• Enteral feeding
• Administration of regular and emergency medication
• Diabetes and epilepsy management
• Personal care
• Moving & handling

We are paying £12.50 per hour for this position

Approx. £100 per 8-hour shift

Shifts

• 16 Hours per week- Term Time only
• Tuesday & Wednesday
• 8:00am – 4:00pm

Essential Experience

• Applicants must have previous relevant 3 months healthcare experience working with children.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and positive approach