Job summary This is a Complex Care Assistant role supporting a child with special educational needs in school.
The role involves providing personal care and supporting the child's complex medical needs, such as tracheostomy care, suctioning, and enteral feeding.
The successful candidate will join a supportive team and receive training and development to provide the best possible care.
Main duties of the job As a Complex Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting a child with special educational needs in a school setting.
The role involves providing personal care and assisting with the child's complex medical needs, including tracheostomy care, oral and tracheal suctioning, nasopharyngeal suctioning, enteral feeding, oxygen therapy, and Peg feeding.
You will need to have experience in these areas and the patience and flexibility to meet the child's individual needs.
The role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the child's life and is part of a supportive team that will provide training and development to help you succeed in the role.
About us Sonderwell is a UK-wide care provider dedicated to giving their clients the best possible care, so they can live their own unique lives.
They believe in caring for their carers, providing them with the training, development, and support they need to deliver high-quality care.
Sonderwell has a close-knit, supportive team that is always there to help and advise their employees.
Job description Job responsibilities Hourly Pay: £ Location: Ilkley Shift: 3 Days During The Week ; For this role you will be supporting a child with SEN in school.
As a Sonderwell Complex Care Assistant, you can make a real difference to people's lives, by caring for their complex needs and enabling them to live the life they choose.
You'll join a supportive team, that'll provide all the training and development you need to support your client, helping you get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role.
Your role Everyone is different.
That's the simple truth at the core of our approach to care.
And the care opportunities we offer are different, too, from taking clients to medical appointments or helping them get up in the morning, to spending a full twelve hours helping them through their day.
Whatever you choose, you'll be there to look after that person's unique needs.
What's hugely important is your ability to build a connection with the people you're caring for.
And, of course, you'll need to be able to handle the physical aspects, too.
As part of the role, you will be required to have experience in the following: Tracheostomy care Oral suctioning Tracheal suctioning Nasopharyngeal suctioning Enteral feeding Oxygen therapy Peg Feeding If you have the patience and flexibility to meet people on their level, we'll support you in providing the personal care they deserve.
Supporting you Being a Sonderwell carer isn't just about caring.
It's about being good with people, too – being able to gain the trust of clients and their families.
That's why, if you have a caring personality and some relevant experience, we'll give you access to online and classroom training in specific complex care needs, as well as the chance to study for a relevant NVQ.
Depending on the client, you may be working on your own or part of a team.
If you wish and have the availability, you could provide to support more than one client.
Before you start, you'll have the chance to meet your client and their family.
And when you do, you'll have day-to-day support with a Care Co-ordinator or Nurse Manager always on hand to answer your questions.
You'll also be able to access our 'Carer App' which is a fantastic source of insight and information.
In short, we'll give you all you need to get the most out of this rewarding and fulfilling role.
What we can offer you Each of our clients has individual needs, so whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, night shifts or day shifts, we can offer an opportunity to suit you.
We're continuously developing our benefits package to help you get more out of your role with Sonderwell.
What's more, if you recommend someone who joins us, you could also receive a referral payment.
And our employee assistance programme means you'll have access to support that is focused on your well-being.
We are open to all We're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
We believe that diversity in our workforce drives excellence, and we work hard to create an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and, where possible, we'll provide accommodations for those applicants with disabilities.
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#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 Experience in the required complex care skills, such as tracheostomy care, suctioning, and enteral feeding.
A caring personality and the ability to build trust with clients and their families are also essential.