Health Care Assistant

Dean Close School are looking to appoint a Health Care Assistant to join our school. This is a part time role, up to 31 hours per week, working 34 weeks per year. The salary on offer is depending on experience.

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to working within our Health Centre looking after our students aged 2-18 years old. We are looking for experienced candidates, however, having an awareness of supporting and assisting young people would be advantageous.

The role and responsibilities of this position are to include:

• To help the Health Centre Manager ensure the smooth running of the Centre
• To be willing to carry out simple clinical tasks such as taking observations and dispensing medications
• To escort pupils to appointments as required.
• To hold a valid first aid certificate (training can be organised) and be willing to administer first aid as necessary.
• To participate in the care planning process

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.