Level 1 Male Care Assistant - Hive College

This permanent Male Care Assistant post sits at The Hive College, a specialist further education college for 19 to 25-year-olds with special educational needs and disabilities, part of Education Impact Academy Trust. The core of the work is personal care for male students with physical disabilities or medical conditions, alongside building their independence. It is term-time only, 32.5 hours Monday to Friday, with an SEN allowance attached.

Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK are needed, as visa sponsorship is not available.

• Assist with the personal care of male students with physical disabilities and/or medical conditions
• Help manage the personal care of male students
• Encourage students to improve their independence
• Contribute to a happy, safe and supportive environment
• Work as part of a team
• Act as a positive role model and support the college's values and ethos

• Experience of dealing positively with young adults with SEND

• Communication skills to communicate with and listen to students
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and positive approach to challenge and change
• Ability to show initiative and work independently
• Ability to encourage students to improve their independence
• Ability to support the college's values and ethos and be a positive role model

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

• Not a previous applicant in the last 12 months

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual leave of 29 days pro rata, rising to 34 days with length of service
• Induction, probation support, professional development and 10 training days a year
• Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App, including free confidential support, 24/7 GP access and counselling
• Discounts at retailers via the BHSF App
• Family friendly policies
• Onsite parking at all sites
• SEN allowance of £1,779 pro rata