PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT 23.75 HOURS PER WEEK 10.30-3.30PM MONDAY – FRIDAY INCLUSIVE (JOB SHARE CONSIDERED) SALARY: £14,178 – £14,599 TERM TIME ONLY Chadsgrove School is a day special school for pupils whose special educational needs arise from their physical disabilities and/or complex medical needs. In addition a significant number of pupils have profound and multiple learning difficulties, whilst others have sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties. At present, there are 138 pupils on role within the 2-19 age range. We are looking to appoint a Personal Care Assistant. The post involves assisting in the swimming pool changing roughly 60 pupils for swims, assist with bathroom changes across the school, assist with supporting pupils back into chairs, assisting with snacks and drinks and lunchtime feeds. The work can often involve lifting pupils and candidates need to be physically fit and capable of working co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team. Manual handling training will be provided. It is essential that candidates are adaptable with a good sense of humour and have an ability to empathise and work positively with the pupils’ individual needs. We are offering a permanent contract to suit your lifestyle. Your working hours will be between 10.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday inclusive. If you are interested in this post, please complete an application form which can be found on the Chadsgrove School website. If you wish to discuss this role please do not hesitate to telephone school on 01527 871511 and ask to speak with Jacqueline Pitt. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 th January 2025 at 12.00 Noon. Chadsgrove School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.