Complex Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Female Complex Care Assistant Bank – Join Libertatem

Location: Pocklington, York Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Shifts Available: days & nights

• please note this is a zero hours contract

Make a Real Difference with Libertatem Are you looking for a role where your care and compassion truly matter? Libertatem is seeking a Female Complex Care Assistant to support a young child with complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistency, comfort, and positive experiences — with full training and ongoing support provided.

About the Role You will be supporting a young child who requires full assistance with daily living. He enjoys music, cuddles, storytime, and interactive play. We are looking for someone warm, patient, and nurturing who can build trust and bring reassurance to both the child and his family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing personal and clinical care, including  gastrostomy care and medication administration, including rescue medication

• Performing oral and deep suctioning as required

• Supporting chest physiotherapy and use of Cough Assist automatic devices

• Assisting with non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in line with care plans

• Delivering high-quality pressure area care and monitoring skin integrity

• Supporting and responding to epilepsy and seizure management, including emergency protocols

• Monitoring the child’s condition and escalating concerns appropriately

• Creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment

• Building positive, professional relationships with the child and family

• Following individualised care plans, clinical guidance, and risk assessments

What You’ll Need:

• Essential: Some experience within a care or support role

• Desirable: Experience in complex care (not essential – full training provided)

• A kind, patient, and flexible approach

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role

• Full UK driving licence (essential due to location)

What We Offer:

• £16.00 per hour

• Comprehensive specialist training (online & in-person)

• NVQ and professional development opportunities

• Ongoing support from a dedicated Care Coordinator or Nurse Manager

• Access to our Carer App for instant resources and guidance

• Employee Assistance Programme focused on wellbeing

• Flexible working options

• Referral bonuses for recommending new carers

Diversity & Inclusion Libertatem is proud to be an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer. This role requires a female caregiver to meet the client’s personal care needs. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and begin your journey with Libertatem.

#Libertatem

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will need some experience in a care or support role, although complex care experience is not essential as full training will be provided. A kind, patient, and flexible approach is required, as well as a willingness to learn and develop new skills. A full UK driving license is essential 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Enviva Complex Care

Address

Libertatem Healthcare Group

York

YO422SQ

Employer's website

https://sonderwell.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)