Job Description

Personal Care Assistant - Oldham

Aspire People is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to work in a highly regarded specialist SEN school in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team supporting young people with a wide range of additional needs.

The school supports pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and caters for a diverse range of SEND, including moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex medical needs. The provision has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and educational support in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils who require assistance with personal care throughout the school day. Maintaining pupils' dignity, wellbeing and independence will be at the heart of everything you do.

Working closely with teaching, therapy and support staff, you will help ensure pupils can comfortably access their learning environment and participate fully in school life.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide personal care support in line with individual care plans

- Assist pupils with toileting, changing and hygiene routines

- Promote dignity, privacy and independence at all times

- Support pupils with physical, sensory and complex learning needs

- Work collaboratively with teaching, therapy and support teams

- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and care procedures

- Maintain accurate records where required

- Support pupils to access school activities safely and comfortably

We are keen to hear from candidates with previous experience in a caring or support-based role, including:

- Care Assistants

- Support Workers

- Residential Care Staff

- Healthcare Assistants

- SEN Support Staff

- Individuals with experience supporting people with disabilities or complex needs

The successful candidate will be:

- Caring, patient and empathetic

- Comfortable providing personal care

- A strong team player

- Flexible and adaptable

- Reliable and professional

- Committed to supporting young people with additional needs

Requirements

- Previous experience in a care, support or personal care role

- Understanding of dignity and person-centred support

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team

- Willingness to undertake safeguarding and pre-employment checks

- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

- Competitive rates of pay

- A full-time position within a specialist education setting

- The opportunity to support young people with complex needs

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Support from a dedicated Aspire People consultant

If you have a caring nature and previous experience supporting individuals with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss this rewarding opportunity in Oldham.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.