Healthcare Assistant

Part-time; 16 hours per week, term time + 5 days

Outwood Academy Ormesby seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.

Outwood Academy Ormesby places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased student outcomes whilst developing their social and emotional resilience.

We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to assist in the domestic care and general welfare of pupils in respect of personal hygiene programmes and at mealtimes, using specialist equipment where necessary. Experience of working in schools would be desirable. You must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to manage your time effectively. Having the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times is essential.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working in education and working with young people, dedicated to building a strong relationship with students with medical needs and providing the highest level of care and support. You must be a proactive individual with a warm and nurturing approach, be comfortable assisting with student’s personal care and any first aid issues around the academy.

The successful candidates need to be extremely well organised, literate, numerate, IT literate and have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

As part of the Outwood Grange Family of Schools, you will be offered high quality support and programmes of professional development, which provide many opportunities for colleagues at all levels. 

Please note that there is currently a job evaluation exercise being undertaken across the Trust. The salary advertised for this post is therefore subject to job evaluation and may change.

If you have any questions regarding the post, please email Faye Gorman, Acting HR Assistant, at f.gorman@ormesby.outwood.com or telephone 01642 452191.

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: Midday on 14 May 2021.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.