Job Description

Personal Care Assistant - Specialist SEN School (Oldham)

Aspire People is recruiting a caring and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to join a well-established specialist SEN school in Oldham. This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a supportive and experienced team, making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with a range of additional needs.

The school provides education and specialist support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), catering for learners with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs. The school is recognised for its inclusive, nurturing approach and commitment to delivering outstanding care and education.

The Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting pupils with their personal care needs throughout the school day. Working with teachers, therapists and other support staff, you'll help ensure every pupil feels safe, comfortable and able to fully participate in learning and school life.

Promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing will be central to everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

-Provide personal care in line with individual care plans.

-Support pupils with toileting, changing and personal hygiene.

-Promote dignity, privacy and independence at all times.

-Assist pupils with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and complex learning needs.

-Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists and the wider support team.

-Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school care procedures.

-Maintain accurate records where required.

-Support pupils to access learning, activities and the wider school environment safely and comfortably.

We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in care, education or support settings, including:

-Care Assistants

-Support Workers

-Residential Care Workers

-Healthcare Assistants

-SEN Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants

-Individuals with experience supporting children or adults with disabilities, additional needs or complex care requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

-Compassionate, patient and empathetic.

-Comfortable providing personal care with dignity and respect.

-A positive team player with excellent communication skills.

-Flexible, reliable and professional.

-Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

-Committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Requirements

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

-A good understanding of person-centred care and promoting independence.

-Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

-Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

-An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Aspire People Offers

-Competitive rates of pay.

-Permanent opportunity within a highly regarded specialist SEN school.

-Ongoing training and professional development.

-A supportive and dedicated Aspire People consultant throughout your journey.

-The opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference every day.

If you're a caring and committed individual with experience supporting people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch to discuss this exciting 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