| Working Pattern: Term time only, plus inset days (39 weeks)Hours: 35 hours per week, 8.30am to 4pm, Monday FridayActual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): 20,850 per annumSalaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Do you have the ability to provide medical assistance to our students? We are seeking a Pastoral Medical Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team. We are also willing to consider applications from candidates who would be interested in this role as a job share. The Pastoral Medical Assistant will provide effective support to students with minor medical needs, administer first aid as necessary and provide administrative support as part of the wider pastoral team, whose work relates to the needs of students, attendance and behaviour management. Following training in the role, the successful candidate will also be expected to have knowledge of first aid procedures and the administration of medication to students, in line with the associated policies of the University of Brighton Academies Trust. We are looking for someone with experience of working within a school, with young people or within a medical environment. In addition, our ideal candidate will: Have the ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands and interruptionsHave the ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy in input and proof checking with enhanced attention to detailHave excellent communication and interpersonal skillsWork well both as part of a team and on their own initiativeBe flexible, professional and reliableHave the ability to work in a discreet and sensitive manner demonstrating sensitivity and ensuring confidentiality at all timesHave good literary and numeracy skills We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include: Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some Time for You to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a 2K loan to purchase a bicycle.Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Vicky Gibson, Academy Business Manager at v.gibson@theburgesshillacademy.org.uk. Please apply on our careers site: https://careers.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=3824 |
