Complex Care Assistant

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 Healthcare

The Libertatem Healthcare Group, part of Sonderwell, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do.

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