Learning Support Assistant (Medical Needs)

Job summary

• Suffolk County Council Countywide - Community based
• £26,421 per annum pro rata
• 35 hours per week (term time only - 39 weeks per annum)
• Permanent

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Were passionate about improving the future for our children, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as aLearning Support Assistant (Medical Needs). Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a positive, lasting legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

You will need

• a willingness to learn and grow.
• the ability to cope with the physical demands of the role which involves significant moving and handling of non-mobile CYP
• effective communication skills as these are really important for successful team working in a variety of settings
• the ability to work independently, once trained, due to the variety of situations you may be assigned to is essential and you will be given all the tools necessary to achieve this
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in education or health and social care.

Main duties of the job

Your role and responsibilities:

If you are as passionate as we are about enabling all children and young people (CYP) to reach their full potential, we welcome you to apply for this unique role supporting the medical needs of CYP in both the school and home settings.

You will:

• support CYP withcomplex medical needsto access school or other educational settings
• collaborate with both education, health, and social care colleagues to optimise our CYPs wellbeing which brings a unique opportunity for multiagency working.

This role is incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding and we feel proud that we can make a positive impact on our CYP, and their families lives each and every day.

All the training will be provided, and you will be fully supported by childrens nurses on your journey to becoming a competent and trusted practitioner enabling CYP to experience an enriching life with their peers.

About us

The team

• The team provides high quality 1-1 support for CYP with complex health needs to access education. The type of interventions you will deliver are dependent on the CYPs individual school health care plan and may include tube feeding, administration of medication, oral suction, tracheostomy care, wound care, administration of oxygen.
• We nurture a mutually supportive team who take great pride in our work.
• A quote from one of our team the most important and rewarding part of my work is enabling the child or young person Im working with, to experience school/education as fully and meaningfully as possible, socialising with peers, having fun, making memories and staying/feeling safe.
• Once trained, part of the role is supporting new starters in both technical ability and wellbeing to ensure everyone feels welcome, respected and looked after.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report