Care Assistant

ALCEDO CARE LIMITED; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Paid training (1 week)

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Alcedo Care Limited is seeking a Care Assistant to work in the West Midlands, covering the Dudley and Birmingham areas. You will support with personal care and everyday tasks while promoting independence and dignity for clients.

Training is provided and no previous experience is required. Excellent rates of pay (£13.40–£15.75 per hour) plus Pension and Holiday Pay, with rolled-up rates (£15.02–£17.65). Benefits include enhanced bank holiday rates, flexible hours, and free DBS check.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Excellent rates of pay and enhanced employment benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including continence support, washing, and dressing.
• Support with medication, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Promote independence and bring joy to those you support.
• Training provided; no prior experience required.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Join Alcedo Care West Midlands as aCare Assistantworking within the areas of Dudley and Birmingham.

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

Excellent rates of pay £13.40 to £15.75 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £15.02 - £17.65)

Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
• Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
• We are offering a free DBS check!

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North-West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire and Wales. We deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

About the Role

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.

The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing as well as supporting with medication, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. Just as importantly, you’ll promote people’s independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.

You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.