Care Assistant

Alcedo Care Limited; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Sefton is seeking Home Care Workers to support individuals with personal care, medication management, and daily routines. Flexible hours are available, with training provided for those without experience. The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old and willing to work weekends. A welcoming culture focused on family values is at the core of this role.

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus after probation

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral bonus of £252 per successful referral

Mileage contribution for drivers

24/7 wellbeing support

Career development through Rising Stars programme

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including alternate weekends.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Support people of all ages with personal care.
• Encourage independence and provide companionship.
• Assist with household tasks and daily routines.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Meal preparation

Encouraging independence

Job description

Overview

As a Home Care Worker, you'll support people of all ages with: Personal care (washing, dressing, continence support); Medication and meal preparation; Household tasks and daily routines; Encouraging independence and providing companionship. With 6 months experience we also offer opportunities to work in: Complex Care (supporting individuals with conditions such as spinal injuries, neurological disorders, and respiratory needs) including training in tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, postural support, and more; Childrens Support (providing personal care, emotional support, and daily assistance for children and young people with complex needs); Mental Health Support (practical and emotional support to help individuals manage routines, reduce isolation, and build confidence). No prior experience? Thats okay. Our Candidate Assessment Programme (CAP) during onboarding will give you the skills and confidence you need.

For Complex Care, Childrens or Mental Health duties we require at least 6 months9 hands-on UK care experience.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Willing to work flexible hours, including alternate weekends
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required
• Disability Confident – We are a Disability Confident employer

Benefits

• £250 Welcome Bonus after completing probation (for full time and part time roles)
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Referral bonus - earn £252 for every successful referral
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible hours - full-time, part-time, and casual shifts
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Award-winning training from our in-house team, including Registered Nurses
• Career development through our Rising Stars programme and fully funded NVQs

With over 24 branches across the North West, Lakes & Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver more than a million hours of care each year — all while keeping family values and a supportive culture at the heart of what we do.

Make a Real Difference as a Home Care Worker with Alcedo Care in Southport, working in the areas of Southport and Formby.