Job Title – Care practitioner

Closing Date – 12/01/2026

Start Date – 13/02/2026

Hours per Week - 32.5 hours Monday to Friday- 08:30-15:30

Location – Pencalenick school

Contract – Permanent

Salary – Dependent on skills and experience

 

Pencalenick School – Part of the Special Partnership Trust

Pencalenick School is seeking an exceptional, compassionate and proactive Care Practitioner to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. This is a pivotal and rewarding role at the heart of our provision, ensuring that pupils with medical and care needs can thrive, participate fully in school life and feel a strong sense of dignity and belonging.

Our pupils deserve the very best care and support. We are looking for someone who will bring warmth, confidence, professionalism and a commitment to empowering young people with complex needs. If you are driven by purpose, passionate about safeguarding wellbeing and excited by the idea of making a meaningful difference every single day, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Care Practitioner, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the school’s approach to health, medical and personal care.
• Develop, review and monitor Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs).
• Work in partnership with families, medical professionals and staff across the school.
• Deliver and support safe medical procedures in line with training and pupil care plans.
• Promote dignity, privacy, independence and pupil voice in all aspects of care.
• Respond confidently and calmly during medical incidents and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate digital records, including medication logs, incident reports and care monitoring.
• Support, coach and develop staff to ensure high-quality, safe and confident care practice.
• Ensure that practice aligns with national guidance, the SEND Code of Practice and the Equality Act.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• A relevant qualification (HLTA, NVQ Level 3+, RQF Health & Social Care or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people with medical or care needs.
• Excellent communication, organisation and digital-recording skills.
• Calm, confident leadership during care routines or incidents.
• A commitment to inclusion, pupil dignity and safeguarding.

Desirable:

• Experience in special education or residential care.
• Paediatric or emergency first aid training.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safeguarding and EHCP processes.
• Competency in delegated tasks (e.g. gastrostomy care, epilepsy support) – training can be provided.

Why Join Pencalenick?

Pencalenick is a warm, nurturing and forward-thinking school where relationships truly matter. You will be part of a skilled and dedicated team and will have opportunities for meaningful professional development. This is a role where your expertise will genuinely change lives.

Safeguarding

Pencalenick School and the Special Partnership Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and safer recruitment processes.

The closing date for applications is Monday 12^th Jan 2026