Complex Care Assistant - Nights

Enviva Complex Care; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ilkley is seeking a Female Complex Care Assistant to support a child during overnight shifts. This role involves providing medical and emotional support to ensure the child feels safe and included. Responsibilities include delivering tailored care, escorting to school, and monitoring clinical needs. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. The hourly rate is £14.00 with flexible shifts.

Benefits

Full clinical training in all care needs

Access to Carer App

Regular support from Nurse Managers

Career progression & NVQ opportunities

Flexible shift patterns

Inclusive culture & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to be trained in tracheostomy care, suctioning, enteral & PEG feeding, and oxygen therapy.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team.
• Experience with children or in a complex care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, person-centred care during night shifts.
• Escort the child to and from school when required.
• Monitor and support clinical needs with full training.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Suctioning (oral, tracheal, and nasopharyngeal)

Enteral & PEG feeding

Oxygen therapy

Caring, patient, and reliable

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Job description

Overview

Libertatem Healthcare Group is seeking a Female Complex Care Assistant to support a child 1:1 during overnight shifts in Ilkley. The role involves providing both medical and emotional support to ensure the child feels safe, included, and empowered, both at home and when attending school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, person-centred care, including personal and medical care during night shifts.
• Escort the child to and from school when required.
• Monitor and support clinical needs with full training.
• Liaise with family members and care professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Essential Clinical Experience

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

• Tracheostomy care
• Suctioning (oral, tracheal, and nasopharyngeal)
• Enteral & PEG feeding
• Oxygen therapy

Who We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and reliable individual
• Experience with children or in a complex care setting
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
• Willingness to complete training and continuous development

What We Offer

• Full clinical training in all care needs
• Access to our easy-to-use Carer App
• Regular support from our Nurse Managers and 24/7 Care Team
• Career progression & NVQ opportunities
• Flexible shift patterns
• Inclusive culture & wellbeing support

Join Our Team

If you\'re ready to make a genuine difference in a child\'s life and build a meaningful career in complex care—apply now.

Need adjustments during the hiring process? We’re committed to inclusivity—just let us know how we can support you.

About the Role

As a Complex Care Assistant, you\'ll play a vital part in a young person\'s life—providing both medical and emotional support. Your role will ensure they feel safe, included, and empowered, both at home and when attending school.

Due to the location and school escort duties, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Dates and Location

Location: Ilkley • Shift Pattern: 21:30 – 06:30 (3 nights per week) • Hourly Rate: £14.00 • Must be flexible to cover weekdays, weekends, annual leave, and sickness.

Important Notes

There is a dog in the home, so candidates must be comfortable around pets.

About Libertatem

Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales. They recognise the benefits of people and organisations working together to prevent and stop abuse or neglect, whilst balancing the right to be safe with the right to make informed choices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to be trained in tracheostomy care, suctioning, enteral & PEG feeding, and oxygen therapy.
• A caring, patient, and reliable individual with experience working with children or in a complex care setting.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.