Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Blackpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homecare is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants in Blackpool. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals' lives, providing essential personal care and support in their own homes. With a family-oriented approach and a commitment to high standards, the company provides full training, competitive pay, and genuine career progression opportunities. Whether you're starting your career in care or looking to expand your experience, this position is perfect for those who want to make a difference while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Pension Contribution

Mileage Contribution

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonuses

24/7 Wellbeing Support

DBS Payment Scheme

Flexible Working Days

Annual Carer Awards

NVQ Qualification Support

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training and support provided.
• Must be 18+, subject to enhanced DBS check and references.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support clients with moving and handling and document care activities.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Moving and Handling Support

Communication Skills

Education

No formal education required

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Care Assistant – Full Time – Blackpool - No Experience Required

Pay Rates Starting From: £13 per Hour PLUS Holiday Pay and Pension

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

Alcedo Care has been rated a top 20 homecare provider in the UK for 5 years in a row by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family-owned company and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do. Working with us offers:

• Excellent pay rates starting from £13 per hour up to £14.50 depending on types of care.
• Holiday Pay.
• Pension contribution.
• 30p Mileage contribution for car drivers.
• Weekly pay.
• Care Friends referral bonuses – up to £250 for you for every person you successfully refer.
• Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support.
• DBS Payment Scheme available.
• Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments.
• Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards.
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications.

We welcome all experiences at Alcedo Care. Whether you have experience in a care setting or nursing home; if you have been a care assistant in the community; a private carer for a family member; or no care experience at all, we offer full training and support to become a qualified and confident care assistant.

Join our team of Care Assistants in the Blackpool and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes. No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect. This role will include:

• Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting clients with moving and handling.
• Administering and documenting medication (full training given and shadowing).
• Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams.

Start as a carer and we will upskill you to work on our clinical care packages; or our children support packages; or our adult support packages; or even our supported living sites. This is the start of your career in care or expanding your care experience.

You must be 18 to apply for this role and it is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You will also be required to provide satisfactory professional and/or character references.

If you want to join a company that truly appreciates its carers, please apply now for an initial discussion.