Health Care Assistant

Role: Health Care Assistant 
Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar
Start Date: October 2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £ 18,692 - £18,985 (NJC Grade 2)
Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only plus 5 days

This is a temporary role until 31/08/2027

Are you a compassionate individual dedicated to ensuring the dignity, safety, and welfare of students requiring personal support? Join us as a Health Care Assistant, providing essential domestic care and general welfare support to students with complex needs, particularly around hygiene, mobility, and meal times. This role demands meticulous attention to safety protocols, adherence to individual care plans, and a non-discriminatory approach to care.

About the Academy:

Outwood Academy Redcar welcomes students aged 11-16, located in the coastal town of Redcar near Middlesbrough in the North-East region.

Our academy is known for its warm and supportive environment, with a focus on inclusion and providing opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom for our students.

There is a real sense of togetherness within the team of staff, who work closely to consistently manage our high standards, creating a calm environment conducive for learning and achievement.

You will ensure the personal care needs of identified students are met, adhering rigorously to academy policy regarding hygiene, lifting, and medicine administration. This includes safely using specialist equipment, such as hoists and beds, and assisting students with mobility for appointments or hydrotherapy sessions. 
 

You will support students during meal times, which may involve specialized procedures such as gastrostomy tube feeding, and ensure medicines are dispensed precisely according to policy and individual care plans. Crucially, you must report any changes or causes for concern immediately to your line manager.

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