Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company dedicated to providing high-quality home care services in South Liverpool. As a Care Assistant, you'll be a vital part of our team, delivering personal care and support to clients in their own homes. Enjoy competitive pay rates starting from £13 per hour, along with holiday pay, a pension scheme, and a £250 welcome bonus after your probation. We value our carers and offer opportunities for career progression, including support for NVQ qualifications. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

DBS payment scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over and flexible to work shifts.
• No previous experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers.
• Document care activities and report changes.

Skills

Flexibility

Personal Care

Mobility Support

Medication Administration

Education

NVQ Qualifications

Job description

We are looking for Care Assistants to provide care for clients in their own homes within the South Liverpool area.

Pay rates: From £13 per hour PLUS Holiday pay PLUS Mileage PLUS Pension.

Working hours: AM shift - 06:30am - 3:00pm / PM shift - 4:00pm - 11:00pm.

Drivers required with access to your own car due to the role being out in the community.

You will be required to commute to the following areas: Knowsley, Huyton, Croxteth, Childwall, Wavertree, Bellevale, Mossley Hill, Aigburth, Halewood & surrounding areas.

£250 Welcome Bonus: payable on your successful 3-month probationary review meeting.

Working at Alcedo Care offers:

• Excellent pay rates from £13.00 per hour PLUS holiday pay PLUS pension.
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays.
• Holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden.
• Flexible work/life balance tailored to your availability.
• DBS payment scheme to assist with the cost of a DBS check.
• £250 bonus when you refer a friend to become an Alcedo Carer.
• Opportunities for healthcare career progression, including support to complete NVQ qualifications.
• Access to free confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support.

This role includes:

• Providing personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Administering and documenting medication.
• Documenting care activities and reporting changes in conditions to our branch teams.

No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to high standards of care.

Skills and qualities required:

• Must be 18 or over.
• Must be flexible and able to work between 6:30am - 11pm, including some weekends.
• The right to work in the UK.

Alcedo Care has been rated a top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years, reflecting the dedication of our care teams. We are a family-owned company, operating with family values at our core.

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