Job Description:

As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Woodfield Health Centre, you will be a valued member of a close-knit clinical team, providing hands-on care and support to 800 pupils aged 11 to 18. Working under the guidance of our registered nurses, you will contribute to the day-to-day wellbeing of young people across the school, from the Health Centre to the boarding houses and everywhere in between.

The role has genuine variety. You might be supporting a pupil recovering from illness, assisting with medicines management, contributing to infection control procedures, or helping boarding house staff navigate a health concern with confidence. No two days are the same, and the relationships you build with pupils and colleagues will be at the heart of everything you do.

This is a newly created position, part of a wider investment in the Health Centre team. You will be well supported, working alongside experienced nurses in a team that is committed to both the care of its patients and the development of everyone within it.

About you

You will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience in a healthcare or residential setting, alongside a genuine commitment to working with young people. You are calm, compassionate and professional, with the confidence to recognise when something needs escalating and the warmth to make a pupil feel safe and supported.

Desirable:

• First Aid at Work or equivalent qualification
• Completion of a phlebotomy course
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of working within a boarding school or residential education setting
• Experience supporting individuals with long-term medical conditions or care plans
• Experience supporting medicines management under nurse direction
• Experience contributing to clinical documentation and record keeping
• Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional boundaries
• Commitment to confidentiality, data protection and professional standards

What we offer:

When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:

• 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Favourable rates and terms with local nursery
• Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances
• Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

Closing date: 1st September 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions.

You may have experience in the following: Healthcare Support Worker, Clinical Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, HCA, Nursing Assistant, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, School Health Assistant, Boarding House Healthcare Assistant, Medical Centre Support Worker, Paediatric Support Worker, etc.

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