Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 18,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus of £250

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme opportunities

Mileage contribution for drivers

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded NVQs and mentoring

Job summary

Alcedo Care in Blackpool is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team. This role involves personal care and support for individuals, with extensive training provided. Competitive pay and excellent benefits including a welcome bonus, flexible hours, and a supportive environment make this a rewarding career choice to help enhance lives.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training is provided.
• Must be 18 or over.
• Role involves personal care and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Support with medication and meal preparation.
• Promote independence while ensuring a caring atmosphere.

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Blackpool as a Care Assistantworking within the areas of Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and Garstang.

Excellent rates of pay £13 to £13.50. PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £15.01 to £15.58

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant?

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

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral.

• Mileage contribution for drivers

• Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support

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.

We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

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 support with medication, meal preparation and helping with household tasks,just as importantly,you’llpromote 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.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and night shifts, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.