Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and experienced Special School Nursing Team at Elms Bank Special School whilst also rotating to other sites as required in Bury. The schools we work with provide education to children and young people who have Special Educational Needs and Complex Health Conditions. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work both independently and alongside existing team members of the Special Schools Nursing Team to promote the well-being of Children and Young People. Previous experience of working with children and young people with complex health and special educational needs is essential. There will be opportunities to develop your existing skills and gain new skills and knowledge within this role. The hours for this role are as follows - Term Time Only Monday : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday : Day off Thursday : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake duties alongside the Special Schools Nursing Team to promote the holistic health care and well-being of Children and Young People aged 11-19 years by supporting planned programmes of care to ensure that the health needs of any child are recognised and managed appropriately and that disruption to the pupil's access to education and learning is minimised. The role will involve providing key clinical care interventions to children and young people. Additionally, you will work as an effective member of the multi-agency team within the special school, working in partnership with Parents/Carers Education and Allied Health Staff to ensure any child or young person's individual health needs are met. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work independently. You must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification with experience and knowledge of caring for children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website. Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Good communication (written and verbal skills) Basic IT skills Good organisational skills Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting Experience of working within a team Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) Care Certificate Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and experienced Special School Nursing Team at Elms Bank Special School whilst also rotating to other sites as required in Bury. The schools we work with provide education to children and young people who have Special Educational Needs and Complex Health Conditions. As a Health Care Assistant, you will work both independently and alongside existing team members of the Special Schools Nursing Team to promote the well-being of Children and Young People. Previous experience of working with children and young people with complex health and special educational needs is essential. There will be opportunities to develop your existing skills and gain new skills and knowledge within this role. The hours for this role are as follows - Term Time Only Monday : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Wednesday : Day off Thursday : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday : 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake duties alongside the Special Schools Nursing Team to promote the holistic health care and well-being of Children and Young People aged 11-19 years by supporting planned programmes of care to ensure that the health needs of any child are recognised and managed appropriately and that disruption to the pupil's access to education and learning is minimised. The role will involve providing key clinical care interventions to children and young people. Additionally, you will work as an effective member of the multi-agency team within the special school, working in partnership with Parents/Carers Education and Allied Health Staff to ensure any child or young person's individual health needs are met. You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work independently. You must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification with experience and knowledge of caring for children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities. About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website. Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Good communication (written and verbal skills) Basic IT skills Good organisational skills Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting Experience of working within a team Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) Care Certificate Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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