Medical Needs Support Assistant

Medical Needs Support Assistant (Full-Time) –
Personal Care & Tube Feeding

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £13 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time, November 2024 – July 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Do you have experience in providing personal care and tube feeding? If so, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team in the Cardiff area. In this full-time role, you will provide essential support to students with diverse needs, helping them to thrive in an inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one or group support for students with additional learning needs
• Assist with personal care tasks, including toileting and feeding
• Administer tube feeding following care plans and guidance
• Support students with mobility and transfers using manual handling techniques, ensuring safety and dignity at all times
• Implement personalised learning strategies to promote independence and confidence
• Assist teaching staff with classroom activities, adapting learning materials when necessary
• Monitor and report student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in providing personal care and tube feeding
• Manual handling training and the ability to safely assist with student mobility
• A caring and patient attitude, with a passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational setting or working with young people with special educational needs (SEN)
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or Education Support (desirable but not essential)
• First Aid certification (or willingness to undertake training)
• Manual Handling Training

About the school:
Working within a lovely and friendly secondary school in the Cardiff area, within key stage 3 with ages 11 to 15 with additional needs. The school has a large onsite car park and a friendly and supportive support team. The school will offer training opportunities during school inset days and you will become a valued member of staff for the academic year.

How to Apply: If you are committed to helping students achieve their full potential and meet the essential requirements, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and apply today.

Closing Date: Friday 1^st November 2024.
Interview Date: Interviews are being held over the following 3 weeks.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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