Health Care Assistant - Lindfield - GREAT WALSTEAD SCHOOL

Description

Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex countryside

on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic

ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13

years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.

We currently have a vacancy for

Health Care Assistant

Monday to Friday, 8.00 am– 5.00 pm

Salary - £22, £24,988.73 per annum, including holiday pay

37.2 weeks per annum (Term Time, Inset Days and 2 weeks during school holidays)

To start as soon as possible

Extensive benefits package, use of the extensive grounds out of working hours, free

staff parking and an employee assistance programme.

Duties will include:

• To be responsible for the day to day running of the medical room

• To be the first point of call for all attending the medical room

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for delivering high quality care, showing compassion and

kindness at all times

• Have a high standard of personal cleanliness and tidiness

• Have the ability to work with others as part of a team and to respond to

emergencies

Closing date for applications is Noon, Friday 19th September 2025

Applications will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to

appoint at any point during the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this

commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to

register with the update service

Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Data Handling – please refer to Great Walstead's Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice which can be found on the

School's website

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Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Full time 5 days a week – 8.00am to 5pm Term Time plus 2 weeks (36 working weeks)

Responsible to: To be confirmed

The Post

This is a new and exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our busy Health and

Wellbeing team, working in the Great Walstead (GWS) Medical room. We are looking for someone who has a genuine desire

to play an active part in the health and wellbeing of our students. This job aims to enhance the provision for students (aged

2-13) over the week. The possibility of a job share would be considered for the right candidates.

The purpose of the role is to:

• To cover the GWS medical room and be the first port of call first aid, minor injuries, illness and pastoral care.

• To assist the School Nurses to provide a clinically effective, high quality service of nursing care to students and first

aid care to all members of the school community both academic and non-academic.

• To assist with health care administrative duties.

• To provide first aid care and treatment to pupils when required.

Key Relationships

• Health & Wellbeing team, Deputy Head, Parents, Students, all Academic and non-Academic staff and other external

health care professionals

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• To attend to the clinical needs of all who come into the GWS medical room. To communicate as appropriate with the

School Nurse, parents and those who have care of pupils.

• To be aware of, and implement, routine procedures as outlined in the medical handbook.

• To adhere to Individual Health Care Plans for pupils with specific health care needs.

• To actively support the holistic well-being of all pupils.

• To assist with ensuring a smooth running and efficient health service.

• To provide a high standard of service to students, their families, employees and visitors.

• To provide relevant medical care and treatment where necessary, and onward referral to the School Nurse when

appropriate.

• To liaise closely with colleagues, parents/teachers to ensure seamless and continuous care for pupils.

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• Assisting in organising the external immunisation visits (Flu and HPV)

• To ensure children are given food and drink whilst in the Medical room as appropriate.

• Promote and enhance health and wellbeing to children and their families under the supervision of the school nurse

• To adhere to the Ardingly College policies and procedures.

• Monitoring clinical observations as required, such as temperature, respiration rate, heart rate, blood pressure and

head injury assessments.

• To ensure accurate record keeping in student's health files

• Promote and support an effective team ethos through the use of excellent communication skills.

• Be committed to developing own knowledge and skills, attending study days and attending training as required.

• Assess and manage own workload under the supervision of the school nurse.

• To highlight any risks, adverse events or near misses to the nurse in charge and record this in the accident book.

• To participate in Performance Development Reviews (PDR)

• To adhere to the Clinical Supervision Policy and participate in clinical supervision.

• To represent Ardingly College Health Centre in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• To liaise with other health and social care professionals in order to ensure partnership working and enhanced

communication.

• To work with a degree of accountability and to the Policies and Guidelines of Ardingly College.

Medical Records and Administration

• To ensure comprehensive notes and records are made in relation to incidents/accidents, and reported to relevant staff

as necessary, in accordance with the school's safeguarding procedures.

• To assist with maintaining medical records accurately, confidentially and safely ensuring a rapid retrieval system is in

place.

• To assist with ensuring relevant medical advice/guidance notes are prepared for pupils for trips (day & residential),

events, weekly sports fixtures, after school activities and visits to the school woods.

• To follow procedures for safe disposal of clinical waste.

• To ensure safe storage and use and disposal of medical supplies and drugs.

• To assist with maintaining treatment room stock, hygiene and housekeeping standards.

• To assist with monthly checks of emergency equipment, such as Defib, emergency AAI`s and Asthma kits.

• To assist with the maintenance and stock replenishment of all First Aid Kits.

• To respond to medical centre inbox emails promptly and liaise with school nurse appropriately

General Requirements

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the School's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and in accordance

with Health and Safety Legislation as appropriate.

• To comply with operating policies and procedures as issued from time to time, particularly the School's Safeguarding

Policy.

• To positively contribute to the performance management process and to the job holder's own personal development

– particularly in respect of CPD.

• To carry out any other duties that might reasonably be required from time to time according to the needs of the college.

• A degree of flexibility is required, to provide first aid cover for sporting fixtures and any other school events that require

first aid presence.

• A willingness to work cross sites (Ardingly and GWS) as required.

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Confidentiality

In the course of your employment you will have access to confidential information of a personal and/or clinical nature, including

information relating to Ardingly College, its students, parents, employees and other parties.

You must not use such information for your own benefit nor disclose it to other persons without the consent of Ardingly College

and the party concerned unless required to do so by law. This applies both during and after the termination of your

employment. Any breach of confidentiality during employment may be regarded as serious misconduct and could lead to

summary dismissal.

Person Specification

Essential Desirable

Experience and

Knowledge

Experience of working within education, childcare provision or

paediatric healthcare.

Knowledge and experience of providing First Aid.

Qualifications First Aid Trained or Relevant Clinical Experience

Must hold a current UK Driving Licence and have independent

means of transport.

Paediatric First Aid.

Skills An excellent team player with an ability to demonstrate flexibility,

who can work collaboratively or independently as required.

Organised, efficient, able to identify and achieve prioritised

targets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly

listening skills combined with the ability to understand others'

needs and points of view.

Possess good basic office administration skills – including ICT

(MS Office suite especially Outlook, Word and Excel and

experience of utilising databases).

Personal and

Professional

Must have an understanding of Child Protection principles and

must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Ability to remain calm and focused under pressurised situations.

Demonstrate compassion and empathy.

Self-motivated and can motivate and inspire others whilst

embracing innovation and creativity.