On-Site Care
Temporary
Oldbury
About the Children's Healthcare Assistant (HCA) job in Bicester
As a Children's Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in Bicester, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students with additional and complex healthcare needs within a SEND school setting. Collaborating with teachers and healthcare professionals, you’ll ensure every child receives safe, person-centred support.
Your duties will include a mix of one-to-one care and broader classroom support, assisting with conditions such as tracheostomy care and diabetes, guided by individual care plans. Flexibility is key, as support needs can change throughout the day.
You’ll contribute to a nurturing environment that encourages participation and wellbeing, while working closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team.
A full UK driving licence is essential, and you can choose shifts to suit your availability, including structured daytime hours.
Fast‑track onboarding (subject to compliance).
Requirements:
- Female
- Valid drivers licence
- Interested permanent or open to temp to perm roles
What we offer
- Competitive pay between £18.00 to £20.00/hr
- Weekly pay run
- Flexible shifts that fits your commitments
- Reliable and ongoing placement availability across Bicester
- Higher rates of pay for bank holiday shifts
- Pension contributions included as standard
- Referral bonuses for introducing new carers
- Free scrubs and a professional ID badge
- Comprehensive funded training
- Round‑the‑clock access to experienced managers
- A workplace culture centred on respect, wellbeing and ongoing support
What you'll do
- Support students across the school day
- Provide flexible 1:1 and shared care
- Assist with tracheostomy and diabetes support
- Help with daily living activities
- Follow guidance from care plans
- Communicate with staff and carers
- Support classroom participation
- Maintain clear records
What you'll bring
- Background in a healthcare or SEND setting, ideally as a Children’s Healthcare Assistan
- Knowledge of supporting complex medical needs, including tracheostomy
- Confidence following structured care plans
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SLD & complex needs experience
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PMVA trained
- Strong understanding of child-centred support
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Strong teamwork with multidisciplinary staff
- Compassionate and child-centred mindset
- Effective communication skills
- Good attention to detail in reporting
- Flexibility throughout the school day
- Understanding of safeguarding principles
- Valid UK driving licence
Apply
Apply for Children's Healthcare Assistant (HCA) jobs in Bicester by submitting the form with your CV attached.
Please note we do not sponsor visas.
What happens after I apply?
- Submit your application via the on‑page form
- We’ll review and send a link to create your online account
- Tell us your details and preferred shift patterns
- Finish your registration and compliance checks online
- Start booking shifts within 48 hours in many cases (subject to compliance)
About Medicare People
As a growing medical staffing agency in Bicester, Medicare People specialises in placing professionals into rewarding Children’s Healthcare Assistant roles across the UK.
We focus on SEND and complex care environments, offering positions that provide flexible schedules, competitive pay, and meaningful day-to-day work supporting children and young people.
Operating under the Conduct Regulations 2003, we deliver a transparent and compliant recruitment experience.
Our team is committed to supporting you from registration through to placement and beyond, ensuring you feel prepared and valued.
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