Complex Care Assistant

Libertatem Healthcare; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is looking for a Female Complex Care Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs in Ilkley. The role involves providing personal and medical care, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities during school hours. Candidates must be compassionate and possess a driving licence due to location requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive training on complex care procedures

Ongoing support from Nurse Managers

Flexible hours to suit lifestyle

Career progression opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Inclusive culture fostering respect and support

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to be trained in complex care procedures like tracheostomy care.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, person-centred care and emotional support.
• Assist with physical and personal care throughout the school day.
• Monitor and manage medical needs under clinical guidance.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Communication

Patience

Education

Experience working with children or in a care setting

Job description

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Job Title: Female Complex Care Assistant – School Support (SEN) (Driver Required due to location)

Location: Ilkley

Hourly Rate: £14.00

Shift Pattern:2 Days During the Week , 08:20 AM – 15:50 PM + Bank Shifts

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual with experience in complex care? Do you have a passion for helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) succeed in a supportive school environment?

Libertatem Healthcare is seeking a Female Complex Care Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child during the school day in Ilkley. Due to the location and the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About The Role

As a Complex Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in enabling a child with SEN to participate fully in school life. You’ll provide personal and medical care, emotional support, and assist with daily activities to ensure the child feels safe, included, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored, person-centred care and emotional support
• Assist with physical and personal care throughout the school day
• Escort the child to and from school (driving required due to location)
• Monitor and manage medical needs under clinical guidance
• Communicate effectively with school staff, family members, and the wider care team
  
  

Essential Clinical Experience

We welcome candidates with experience in, or a willingness to be trained in:

• Tracheostomy care
• Oral, tracheal, and nasopharyngeal suctioning
• Enteral and PEG feeding
• Oxygen therapy
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and adaptable individual
• Experience working with children or in a care setting (preferred)
• Confidence working independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to undertake specialist training and continuous professional development
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Training – Classroom and online sessions covering complex care procedures
• Ongoing Support – Supervision and guidance from Nurse Managers, plus 24/7 Care Coordination Team access
• Digital Tools – Easy access to your schedule, client notes, and updates through our Carer App
• Career Progression – Opportunities to gain NVQs and develop professionally within care
• Flexible Hours – Choose shift patterns that suit your lifestyle
• Employee Wellbeing – Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Inclusive Culture – We celebrate diversity and foster a respectful, supportive workplace
  
  

Join Our Team

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Libertatem Healthcare Group recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices. At the same time, making sure that both adult’s and children’s wellbeing is promoted including taking into consideration their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action. With this in mind, we will work to adhere to the six key principles that underpin all safeguarding work.

The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.

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