Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Health Care Support Worker/ Administrator
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Term time hours
30 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
301-SB-26-7911586
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Base -Saxon Hill Academy
Town
Lichfield
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare support worker/Administration.

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Special Needs School Nursing Team in Staffordshire.

Our team provides high‑quality care for pupils with a diverse range of learning disabilities, physical disabilities and neurological conditions within Special Needs School settings. As part of our friendly and highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and their families.

You will play a key role in supporting our vision to continuously improve healthcare provision across our special schools. Your contribution will help ensure that children and young people can fully access their education, thrive in their learning environment, and achieve their full potential.

The successful applicant will be primarily based at Saxon Hill Academy, working as part of the on‑site nursing team. Travel to other schools and hubs within the service will be required in line with workload and service needs.
 

It is essential that you have access to reliable transport for this position.

 

Main duties of the job

  • Assist with routine health monitoring, including accurate measurement and recording of pupils’ height, weight and other observations as required and directed by special school nurses.
  • Provide administrative support to the nursing team, such as maintaining health records, updating documentation, managing correspondence.
  • Support the development, implementation and review of care plans, ensuring timely updates and helping to gather relevant information for nursing staff.
  • Undertake delegated clinical tasks in line with training and competency assessments, which may include:

    Gastrostomy and enteral feeding, Medication support (within scope of role)

  •  

    Assist in delivering training and guidance to school staff.

  • Work collaboratively with the wider MDT team.

  • Contribute to maintaining safe and effective care environments, following policies, safeguarding procedures, infection control standards and best practice guidance.

  • Support Continence workload with support and guidance for special school nurses.

  • To work using own initiative within special schools under minimal supervision following a period of supervised practice

 

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with excellent communication skills to join our Special Needs School Nursing Team. You will support pupils with a range of complex health needs, carry out delegated clinical tasks, assist with care plans and provide administrative support to the nursing team.

The role includes routine health monitoring (such as heights and weights), supporting gastrostomy feeding, helping with documentation, and contributing to staff training. You will work both independently and as part of a friendly, supportive team to help ensure children and young people can safely access education and reach their full potential.

You must be able to organise and prioritise your own workload, maintain confidentiality and respond flexibly to changing demands. Experience working with children, young people or in a healthcare setting is desirable.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this post.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Has minimal 1 year experience working with Children & Young people
Desirable criteria
  • Has 1 year plus of working with Children and Young people including SEND
  • Experience working in a healthcare or education setting

Other

Essential criteria
  • Has access to reliable transport

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE passes in English and Maths or equivalent qualification
  • NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare
Desirable criteria
  • experience working in a community setting

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly-Marie Elliott
Job title
Team Leader for Special School Nursing South
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812510895
Additional information

[email protected]

07811487348

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies