Personal Care Assistant

Job Title:

Personal Care Assistant

Location:

Bristol

Start Date:

Immediate Start

Salary: £14.26 - £18.00 per hour

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have experience providing personal care and supporting individuals with complex needs in a care or support setting?

Are you looking to join an OFSTED Outstanding specialist school with a supportive team and excellent training opportunities?

Teacher Active is proud to be working with an OFSTED Outstanding Special School in Bristol that supports children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with a wide range of additional needs. With a dedicated team of staff, governors and families, the school is committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

The school is looking to appoint a full-time Personal Care Assistant with an immediate start. The successful Personal Care Assistant will provide high-quality personal care and support to pupils across the school, assisting with personal care routines, mealtimes, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions, whilst helping pupils access their environment, participate in activities and enjoy all aspects of school life. Full training will be provided, including support with tube feeding, medication administration and manual handling procedures.

The successful Personal Care Assistant will have:

• Previous experience within a care, support work or personal care role

• A caring, patient and respectful approach when supporting children and young people

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to support pupils with complex needs and additional requirements

• A willingness to undertake training including manual handling, medication administration and specialist care procedures

• Energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to inclusion

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About Teacher Active

Teacher Active is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment