Complex Care Assistant

Libertatem Healthcare Group; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Female Complex Care Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) during school hours in Ilkley. The role requires a compassionate and adaptable individual, capable of providing emotional and medical support. Comprehensive training, flexible hours, and ongoing support from professionals are offered, ensuring a rewarding career pathway in care.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Ongoing Support

Flexible Hours

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Digital Tools for Scheduling and Coordination

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a care setting preferred.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training and continuous professional development.

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

Education

Care training

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

Ready to make a meaningful impact and build a rewarding career in care? Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.

If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

#Libertatem

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.