Health and Personal Care Lead

Vacancy Reference Number:

HPCL26

Job Title:

Health and Personal Care Lead

Salary:

Expected to be in the region of £26,000 – £28,000 per annum, subject to approval and confirmation of funding.

Hours:

Full time

Contract type:

Permanent

Responsible to:

Learning Support Manager

Direct Reports:  Personal Care Support Workers (PCSW).

Job Location:

Greenbank College, Greenbank Lane, Liverpool L17 1AG

Note: employees are required to be flexible in their approach to working location and may be required to work at other sites

Job Purpose

The Health and Personal Care Lead (HPCL) is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality health, personal care and additional learner support services for students with identified health, medical and personal care needs.

Working closely with the Learning Support Manager (LSM), Learning Support Lead (LSL), curriculum teams and external professionals, the postholder will ensure learners receive safe, effective and person-centered support that enables them to participate fully in learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The role has responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the Health and Personal Care team, ensuring statutory requirements relating to medication, personal care, health plans, examination access arrangements and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are implemented effectively. The postholder will promote learner independence, inclusion and wellbeing whilst ensuring services are compliant with College policies, safeguarding requirements and the SEND Code of Practice.

Key Responsibilities

1. Health and Personal Care

• Lead the delivery of safe, effective and dignified personal care for learners with a range of physical, medical and complex needs.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, Personal Healthcare Plans, Medication Administration Records (MAR) and associated documentation are completed, maintained and regularly reviewed.
• Oversee the safe administration, recording, storage and stock control of medication in accordance with College procedures.
• Provide specialist support for learners requiring complex health interventions including PEG feeding, cough assist, moving and handling and the use of specialist equipment.
• Respond appropriately to first aid incidents and ensure learners receive appropriate medical attention where required.
• Maintain personal care facilities and ensure appropriate stocks of PPE, first aid supplies and personal care equipment are available.
• Promote best practice in infection prevention, moving and handling and health and safety.

1. Learner Support, EHCPs and Access Arrangements

• Coordinate support for learners with health and personal care needs to enable them to access learning and achieve successful outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure reasonable adjustments are implemented in accordance with EHCPs and identified learner needs.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of learners requiring health and personal care support and contribute to support planning.
• Support the completion, review and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Work with curriculum, examinations and quality teams to ensure examination access arrangements are identified, evidenced and implemented within required timescales.
• Monitor learner progress, independence and wellbeing, ensuring support strategies remain effective.
• Promote learner independence, confidence, inclusion and participation throughout college life.
• Support learners with mobility, communication and access to learning through appropriate interventions and specialist equipment.

1. Leadership and Operational Management

• Lead, motivate and manage the Health and Personal Care team to deliver an outstanding learner experience.
• Allocate workloads and coordinate staffing arrangements, including rotas, cover arrangements and agency staff where required.
• Recruit, induct, supervise, appraise and support the professional development of staff within the team.
• Conduct observations and quality assurance activities to maintain consistently high standards of learner support.
• Set, monitor and review individual and team performance objectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and professional practice.
• Ensure effective communication across the Learning Support department and wider College.

1. Partnership Working and Transition

• Develop effective working relationships with curriculum teams, parents, carers, local authorities and external health professionals.
• Coordinate communication and appointments with external agencies including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other commissioned services.
• Support effective transition to and from the college
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and annual reviews as required.
• Maintain effective partnerships that support positive learner outcomes.

1. Quality Assurance, Compliance and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure all health and personal care practices comply with College policies, statutory guidance and the SEND Code of Practice.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of health and personal care provision through regular review and evaluation.
• Produce reports and management information to support operational planning and quality improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, learner outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate learner records and ensure confidentiality is upheld at all times.

General Responsibilities

The postholder will:

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of the College.
• Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures, Prevent responsibilities and mandatory training.
• Promote a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing.
• Attend team meetings, training and professional development activities.
• Participate in College appraisal, quality assurance and self-assessment processes.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as reasonably required by the Learning Support Manager.

Leadership Expectations

The Health and Personal Care Lead will:

• Demonstrate visible and inclusive leadership.
• Lead by example in delivering high-quality learner-centered support.
• Promote collaborative working across curriculum and support services.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement within Learning Support.
• Develop an engaged, motivated and high-performing team.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, colleagues and external partners.
• Ensure resources are deployed effectively to meet learner needs.
• Champion independence, inclusion and equality of opportunity for every learner.

Relationships

The Health and Personal Care Lead will will work closely with:

• Learning Support Manager
• Learning Support Lead
• Curriculum Managers and teaching staff
• Skills, Achievement and Progression Tutors
• Exams and Quality teams
• Local Authorities
• Parents, carers and external professionals
• Health and Personal Care Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants

Review Statement

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities of the post at the time of issue. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended periodically to reflect the changing needs of the College. Any significant changes will be discussed with the postholder.

Greenbank is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all required Department of Education employment checks including those of the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Greenbank is an equal opportunities employer and applications are particularly welcome from disabled people.

If you have subject knowledge and expertise in this area but don’t yet have a teaching qualification, we would still welcome your application as it may be possible for you to undertake a teaching qualification alongside your employment.

Application forms available from

or call 0151 733 7255