[ref. u3893220] Personal Care Assistant
What skills and experience we're looking for
are looking for individuals with enthusiasm and energy who can put children and young people at the centre of their work.
Our personal care assistants work as a valued part of the class team to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of our pupils. The role is varied, active, and above all, rewarding.
Working at Fountaindale will suit anyone who is supportive, caring and nurturing, who takes pride in helping children take small but incredibly powerful steps towards a meaningful independent adulthood.
You will discover a huge range of training opportunities relating to educational, medical, moving and handling and bespoke interventions that will develop you as a professional as well as a person.
If you like the idea of working in an aspiring environment within strong teams who share the common goal of making a difference for our young people then come and join the Fountaindale family.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible Personal Care Assistant. You will be part of a committed staff team who are motivated every day by improving the life chances of our children and young people and who are committed to providing an excellent learning environment.
Whether you are an experienced Personal Care Assistant who has worked within a mainstream or specialist education setting, or someone who has exceptional vocational skills and a real drive to make a difference in children’s lives, you must be able to provide our children with aspirations for their futures along with promoting a positive culture in everything you do.
Knowledge of SEN will be advantageous and you must be able to respond to the emotional, social and mental health needs of our children and young people. You will be required to ensure the safety of our children and young people and facilitate their access to learning by responding to individual needs, which include personal care and hygiene needs such as toileting and changing.
What the school offers its staff
Fountaindale is a special school for young people from 3 – 18 with severe learning disabilities or profound and multiple learning disabilities. At Fountaindale we are passionate that every day matters for children and have our children and families at the heart of everything we do.
A beautiful modern building nestled in a stunning woodland setting, we have a range of facilities for children with physical and sensory needs inc a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, woodland walk and outdoor play areas.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.