Humly

    Healthcare Worker / SEN Support

    £15.24/hour

    Location

    Portsmouth

    Role

    Sen Learning Support Assistant

    Sector

    SEND

    Contract type

    Long Term

    Pay

    £15.24/hour

    Posted 7 hours ago

    Complex Needs SEN School
    Location: Portsmouth
    Hours: School hours, Monday–Friday
    Role: Healthcare Worker / SEN Support
    Setting: Complex Needs SEN School
    Long term role, potentially permanent position

    We are looking for a caring, experienced and reliable Healthcare Worker to join a supportive team within a specialist school for children and young people with complex special educational needs (SEN).

    This is a non-classroom-based role, working closely with pupils and the wider school team to provide high-quality personal and healthcare support throughout the school day.

    The role will include:

    • Supporting pupils with personal care, dignity and wellbeing.

    • Assisting with lifting, moving and handling in line with individual care plans and training.

    • Supporting pupils with feeding and drinking, where required.

    • Providing one-to-one and individualised care and support.

    • Supporting pupils with complex physical and medical needs.

    • Monitoring pupils’ wellbeing and communicating any concerns appropriately.

    • Working closely with teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and other healthcare professionals.

    • Following individual healthcare, moving and handling and safeguarding procedures.

    • Helping pupils to feel safe, comfortable, respected and included throughout the school day.

    We are looking for someone who:

    • Has experience working in healthcare, care, SEN or a similar support setting.

    • Is confident supporting individuals with complex needs.

    • Has experience with personal care, moving and handling and/or feeding.

    • Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with children and young people.

    • Understands the importance of dignity, confidentiality and safeguarding.

    • Is reliable, calm and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

    • Is willing to follow school policies, care plans and relevant training.

    Previous experience within an SEN, complex needs or specialist education setting would be highly desirable.
    This is a rewarding opportunity for a Healthcare Worker who wants to make a genuine difference to the daily lives of children and young people with complex needs.

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    Safeguarding Statement:

    Humly is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow strict safer recruitment practices and a rigorous selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants.

    All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks. In line with safeguarding legislation and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, any offer of employment is conditional upon satisfactory checks, including DBS and Teacher Services.

    Due to the nature of working with vulnerable groups, all applicants must disclose any spent convictions or cautions (unless protected) in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.