Job summary
Sonderwell is a UK-wide care provider dedicated to giving its clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. The organization believes in caring for its carers, enabling them to deliver better care for its clients. Sonderwell offers a supportive, close-knit team environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
Main duties of the job
Sonderwell is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school setting in Ilkley. The role involves providing tailored 1:1 care to help the child participate in daily activities, access learning, and stay safe and supported throughout the school day. The successful candidate will have experience in or a willingness to be trained in complex care procedures such as tracheostomy care, suctioning, enteral feeding, and oxygen therapy.
About us
Sonderwell is a UK-wide care provider dedicated to giving its clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives. To achieve that, the organization believes in caring for its carers, so they can deliver better care for its clients. Sonderwell offers a supportive, close-knit team environment with opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* The successful candidate should have a caring, patient, and adaptable nature, and may have previous experience working with children or in care (preferred but not essential). They must also have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* The successful candidate should have a caring, patient, and adaptable nature, and may have previous experience working with children or in care (preferred but not essential). They must also have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Enviva Complex Care
Address
Sonderwell
Ilkley
LS29 8HF
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