Job summary
Are you an experienced Nursing Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? At Seashell Trust, were a nationally recognised charity supporting children and young people with the most complex neuro-disabilities, including autism, multi-sensory impairments, and profound learning and physical disabilities. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary Health Team working across our school, college, and residential settings to deliver truly integrated, person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Youll help deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes safety, wellbeing, and independence. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, youll carry out delegated clinical tasks such as PEG feeding, medication administration, and health monitoring. Youll also play a key role in responding to emergencies, supporting emotional wellbeing, and ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with families and professionals.
About us
Seashell Trust is a national charity based in Cheadle Hulme, supporting children and young people with complex needs through education, care, therapy, and outreach. Our inclusive, person-centred approach is delivered by a skilled multi-disciplinary team in a welcoming and collaborative environment. We offer a comprehensive induction, generous annual leave, access to on-site fitness facilities, health and wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities. Join us during an exciting period of growth, including a new college build and campus transformation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Support
Deliver personal care and assist with delegated clinical procedures including: Epilepsy care (e.g., buccal midazolam), Diabetes care (BGL monitoring, insulin pens), Gastrostomy and PEG feeding, Tracheostomy care (basic/emergency), Oxygen use and nebulisers, Intermittent catheterisation
Administer prescribed medication and support routine health monitoring (BP, weights, fluid/bowel charts).
Provide emotional and psychological support to students and families.
Emergency Response
Respond to medical emergencies, including administering emergency medication and calling for ambulance services as needed.
Use clinical judgment to escalate cases of concern (e.g. head injury, clinical deterioration).
Training and Supervision
Support training and competency assessments of staff in delegated procedures.
Provide supervision and mentorship to students, agency nurses, and support staff.
Communication and Documentation
Maintain accurate records including MAR charts and handovers.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, families, and external professionals.
Participate in audits, care plan reviews, and case conferences.
Health Promotion and Risk Management
Assist with immunisation and health promotion programmes.
Ensure safe medication handling, storage, and disposal.
Support the Trusts clinical governance and risk assessment procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Support
Deliver personal care and assist with delegated clinical procedures including: Epilepsy care (e.g., buccal midazolam), Diabetes care (BGL monitoring, insulin pens), Gastrostomy and PEG feeding, Tracheostomy care (basic/emergency), Oxygen use and nebulisers, Intermittent catheterisation
Administer prescribed medication and support routine health monitoring (BP, weights, fluid/bowel charts).
Provide emotional and psychological support to students and families.
Emergency Response
Respond to medical emergencies, including administering emergency medication and calling for ambulance services as needed.
Use clinical judgment to escalate cases of concern (e.g. head injury, clinical deterioration).
Training and Supervision
Support training and competency assessments of staff in delegated procedures.
Provide supervision and mentorship to students, agency nurses, and support staff.
Communication and Documentation
Maintain accurate records including MAR charts and handovers.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, families, and external professionals.
Participate in audits, care plan reviews, and case conferences.
Health Promotion and Risk Management
Assist with immunisation and health promotion programmes.
Ensure safe medication handling, storage, and disposal.
Support the Trusts clinical governance and risk assessment procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and complex communication needs who can also have complex health and medical needs
- Experience of delivering/supporting training to colleagues around health care
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education based environment
- Experience of working with families and carers
- In depth experience of working with children/young people with complex health needs/palliative care
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to build positive relationships with students, families, managers and staff
- Excellent report writing skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Ability to work upon own initiative within agreed parameters
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Problem solving
Desirable
- Willingness to support staff with training issues and to deliver basic training sessions
- Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities/conditions
- Knowledge of Professional boundaries
- Ability to co-ordinate, supervise, support staff
- Ability to work within an MDT team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Awareness of Person-Centred planning
- Manual Handling/Health and Safety knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- A to C grade in GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Diploma in HealthCare Support
- Train the trainer/A1 assessor
- First Aid training
- Proficient in IT
- Good verbal communication and writing skills
- Medication administration training and assessed competency
Desirable
- Level 2 IT qualification
- British Sign Language Level 1/2
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and complex communication needs who can also have complex health and medical needs
- Experience of delivering/supporting training to colleagues around health care
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education based environment
- Experience of working with families and carers
- In depth experience of working with children/young people with complex health needs/palliative care
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to build positive relationships with students, families, managers and staff
- Excellent report writing skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.
- Ability to work upon own initiative within agreed parameters
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Problem solving
Desirable
- Willingness to support staff with training issues and to deliver basic training sessions
- Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities/conditions
- Knowledge of Professional boundaries
- Ability to co-ordinate, supervise, support staff
- Ability to work within an MDT team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Awareness of Person-Centred planning
- Manual Handling/Health and Safety knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- A to C grade in GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Level 3 Diploma in HealthCare Support
- Train the trainer/A1 assessor
- First Aid training
- Proficient in IT
- Good verbal communication and writing skills
- Medication administration training and assessed competency
Desirable
- Level 2 IT qualification
- British Sign Language Level 1/2
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
