16 hours per week, working 3:00pm -7pm Monday to Thursday
Term Time plus (33 weeks per year)
Circa £9,356.00 per annum
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Health Care Assistant to join our Medical Centre team in September. You will be expected to assist with the provision of a professional and caring nursing service for all members of the School, maintaining the highest possible standards of care. You will assist with the care and observation of pupils requiring admission to the Medical Centre, including supporting inpatient care, and arranging meals with our in-house catering company. You may need to provide a delivering service of Medication to the boarding houses and provide some administrative/clinical support as required. You will also be required to support pupils with outpatient appointments from time to time, as well as escorting pupils who are unwell across the school site to the Medical Centre.
You should be able to cope with periodic peaks in workload, stay calm under pressure and work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. Successful applicants will have experience in health care and a Skills for Healthcare certificate or NVQ level 3 qualification in Health or Health and Social care would be an advantage. A clear, full, driving licence is required to be maintained at all times as is annual medical clearance for driving. School vehicles (manual gearbox) will be used, and applicants should be confident driving a range of cars and able to meet the requirements of our insurance policy for driving as outlined in the person specification
In return we offer a competitive remuneration package, the opportunity to join an occupational pension scheme for eligible staff, free on-site parking and discounted membership of the on-site Sports Centre.
For further information and to apply please download an application form from:
https://www.christs-hospital.org.uk/vacancies/school-medical-centre-health-care-assistant/ or press on the apply button and follow the link to our webpage.
Please note CV’s alone are not sufficient. The schools’ application form must be completed.
Applications close: at 9am 31st August 2026
Interviews will be held on site
Christ’s Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Allsuccessful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Christ’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.Registered Charity No. 1120090.
NO AGENCIES
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: From £9,356.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Horsham, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care Assistants: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driver's licence? (required)
Work Location: In person
