Job Title: Skilled Health Care Worker – Special Educational Needs School
Multiple Locations - DE23 - NG10 - NG8
Location: Special Educational Needs Schools
Employer: NurtureCare
Job Type: Permanent contract - Term Time
Hours: Full or Part-time positions – to be available – between 08:00 - 16:00
Days per Week: Monday to Friday - 5 days a week – Flexible Days available based on service needs.
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Join Our Specialist Care Team in Schools!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs? NurtureCare is seeking dedicated and compassionate skilled health care workers to provide complex healthcare support at a special educational needs school in multiple areas in Derby and Nottingham.
About the Role:
As a Skilled Healthcare Worker, you will work within the school environment, supporting pupils with a range of medical conditions, including:
✔️ Gastrostomy (PEG/NG) feeding
✔️ Oxygen therapy
✔️ Epilepsy management & seizure care
✔️ Personal care & mobility support
✔️Medication
✔️ Cough Assist
What We Offer:
✅ £14.00 per hour
✅ Ongoing specialist training & clinical support
✅ Career development opportunities within complex care
✅ A rewarding role in a supportive, school-based environment
What We’re Looking For:
🔹 Previous experience in healthcare, complex care, or SEND support
🔹 A compassionate and child-centred approach
🔹 Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
🔹 Willingness to undertake further specialist training
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and a short cover letter.
Closing date - 7th August 2026
Must be available for mandatory training days on the 2nd and 3rd of September.
📢 Be part of a team that truly cares – Apply today!
The job description is attached for you as well.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in healthcare, complex care, or SEND support
- Ability to perform gastrostomy (PEG/NG) feeding
- Experience with oxygen therapy and epilepsy/seizure management
- Ability to administer medication and use cough assist equipment
- Provide personal care and mobility support to pupils
- Compassionate, child-centred approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Willingness to undertake further specialist training
- Availability for mandatory training days on 2nd and 3rd September
- Availability to work between 08:00 and 16:00 during term time (flexible days available)
What We Do
NurtureCare provides residential care for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, and supports individuals leaving care.
