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Job Overview This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Special Needs School Nursing Team in Staffordshire.
Our team provides high‑quality care for pupils with a diverse range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and neurological conditions within Special Needs School settings. As part of our friendly and highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and their families.
You will play a key role in supporting our vision to continuously improve healthcare provision across our special schools. Your contribution will help ensure that children and young people can fully access their education, thrive in their learning environment, and achieve their full potential.
The successful applicant will be primarily based at Saxon Hill Academy, working as part of the on‑site nursing team. Travel to other schools and hubs within the service will be required in line with workload and service needs.
It is essential that you have access to reliable transport for this position.
Main duties of the job
- Assist with routine health monitoring, including accurate measurement and recording of pupils’ height, weight and other observations as required and directed by special school nurses.
- Provide administrative support to the nursing team, such as maintaining health records, updating documentation, managing correspondence.
- Support the development, implementation and review of care plans, ensuring timely updates and helping to gather relevant information for nursing staff.
- Undertake delegated clinical tasks in line with training and competency assessments, which may include: Gastrostomy and enteral feeding, Medication support (within scope of role)
- Assist in delivering training and guidance to school staff.
- Work collaboratively with the wider MDT team.
- Contribute to maintaining safe and effective care environments, following policies, safeguarding procedures, infection control standards and best practice guidance.
- Support Continence workload with support and guidance for special school nurses.
- To work using own initiative within special schools under minimal supervision following a period of supervised practice
Working for our organisation
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with excellent communication skills to join our Special Needs School Nursing Team. You will support pupils with a range of complex health needs, carry out delegated clinical tasks, assist with care plans and provide administrative support to the nursing team.
The role includes routine health monitoring (such as heights and weights), supporting gastrostomy feeding, helping with documentation, and contributing to staff training. You will work both independently and as part of a friendly, supportive team to help ensure children and young people can safely access education and reach their full potential.
You must be able to organise and prioritise your own workload, maintain confidentiality and respond flexibly to changing demands. Experience working with children, young people or in a healthcare setting is desirable.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Has minimal 1 year experience working with Children & Young people
Desirable criteria
- Has 1 year plus of working with Children and Young people including SEND
- Experience working in a healthcare or education setting
Other
Essential criteria
- Has access to reliable transport
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent qualification
- NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare
Desirable criteria
- experience working in a community setting
Skills And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities