Job Title: Female Complex Care Assistant – School Support (SEN) (Driver Required due to Location) (This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care needs of the client.) Hourly Rate: £14.00 Location: Ilkley Shift Pattern: 2 Days During the Week, 08:20 AM – 15:50 PM Bank Shifts Make a 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) thrive in a school environment? Sonderwell is looking for a Complex Care Assistant to support a child in Ilkley during the school day. Due to the location, a driver is essential for this role. About the Role As a Complex Care Assistant at Sonderwell, you’ll play a vital role in supporting a child with SEN within the school setting. You will be providing 1:1 care to help the child participate in daily activities, access learning, and stay safe and supported throughout the school day. We are looking for someone reliable, empathetic, and confident in delivering person-centred care. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children to live fulfilling lives and are either experienced in or eager to train in complex care, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide tailored care and emotional support to meet the child’s unique needs Assist with physical and personal care requirements throughout the school day Escort the child safely to and from school (driving required) Monitor and manage the child’s medical needs under guidance Communicate effectively with school staff, family, and the wider care team Essential Clinical Experience We are seeking applicants 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 nature Experience working with children or in care (preferred but not essential) Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to location Willingness to undertake specialist training and continuous development What Sonderwell Offers You Comprehensive Training: Full classroom and online training for complex care procedures Ongoing Support: Guidance from our Nurse Managers and 24/7 access to our Care Coordination Team Carer App Access: Easily manage your rota, access client notes, and more Professional Development: Opportunity to gain NVQs and grow your career in care Flexible Hours: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, with full and part-time opportunities Employee Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Inclusive Culture: We embrace diversity and support a fair, respectful workplace for all Join Our Team If you're ready to make a positive impact and build a rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. If you require any adjustments throughout the hiring process, please let us know — we’re committed to providing a fair and inclusive experience for every applicant. Sonderwell We are Sonderwell At Sonderwell, we’re a UK-wide care provider, dedicated to giving our clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, we believe in caring for our carers, so they deliver better care for our clients. You’ll find a place where you can learn, develop and grow into the role that best suits you. And you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team who are always looking out for each other. So, whatever path you choose, you’re never on your own – there’s always someone you can reach out to for help and advice.