Personal Care Assistant

Moulton College

  • Moulton, Northamptonshire
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant to provide a student with EHCP specialist self-care and support during the College day.We are looking for this role to start at the beginning of next academic year (September 2024).This role is key to ensuring we provide a comprehensive supportive environment for students that promotes student wellbeing and educational success.This is a variable hours role and will depend on student timetables. Perhaps you have this flexibility or are only available for specific days. Please get in touch to discuss your availability if this is the case.Your dutiesYou will:
  • Assist with mobility and transport across the College site to ensure that lessons can be accessed effectively.
  • Assist with personal care that may be required.
  • Support the student with social/physical activities.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson specificationThe skills, experience and qualities of the ideal candidate would be:
  • Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English or GCSE grade 4 or equivalent
  • Proven experience as a Personal Care Assistant
  • The ability to act as a role model to students
  • The ability to communicate to students effectively
For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.BenefitsThere are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:
  • 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • The opportunity for an annual volunteer day
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits
  • High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
  • Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20%)
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
  • Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
  • A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiative
  • Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
  • On site gym
  • Discounted nursery fees
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Online Payslips
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including Equality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.How to applyApplications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.Moulton College does not discriminate or consider employment on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. Moulton College encourages all qualified applicants to apply.Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located at the top of the page, alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.CVs will not be considered.

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