Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Whitehaven; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company recognized as a top homecare provider in the UK! This role as an Adult Support Worker offers you the chance to make a real difference in someone's life. You'll be working closely with a young gentleman, providing support in his home and community, and helping him develop crucial life skills. With competitive pay rates starting from £14.00 per hour, plus additional benefits like paid mileage and a refer-a-friend bonus, this position not only values your hard work but also invests in your professional growth through nurse-led training. If you're passionate about care and want to be part of a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Enhanced Pay on Bank Holidays

Refer a Friend Bonus

Nurse Led Training

NVQ Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in managing complex care situations.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding policies and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support a young gentleman in his home and community.
• Assist with meals preparation and social enrichment activities.

Skills

Autism

Learning Difficulties

Mental Health

Challenging Behaviour

Alternative Methods of Communication

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Adult Support Worker-Alcedo Care (Whitehaven Area)

Pay Rates starting from £14.00-£14.50 for per hour PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay PLUS Mileage.

Alcedo Care has been rated 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.

Your Role

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are experienced in managing complex care situations including previous experience in Autism, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health and challenging behaviour. A minimum of 6 months experience in this area is desirable.

Your role will be supporting a young gentleman in the Whitehaven area within his own home, working on a 2-1 basis with another member of staff. Support will be given both out in the community and in his home environment, carrying out various tasks including;

• Going for walks and days out
• Meals preparation
• Social enrichment
• Supporting with development of life skills
• Managing behaviours and emotions
• Promoting independence
• Managing sensory needs

Why Alcedo Care?

• Competitive rates of pay starting from £14.00ph
• Paid mileage on top of your hourly rate
• Enhanced pay during bank holidays and weekends
• Rewards and refer a friend bonus of up to £250!
• Nurse led training and ongoing support
• NVQ career progression opportunities

Requirements of the role

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Previous experience within a professional care setting, preferably community based.
• Previous work experience and knowledge of autism, sensory impairments, challenging behaviour and mental health.
• Be strong willed and resilient
• Strong knowledge and experience in using alternative methods of communication
• Able to use own judgement and make informed decisions in emergency situations
• Able to work as part of team
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and safeguarding policies

Shift Pattern

This is a full-time role working on a zero hour contract, all staff will be required to work on a weekend on weekend off basis on a rolling rota. Currently part time hours are not available due to client requirements.

Sound like the role for you? Want to make a difference to someone’s life? Hit the apply button today and one of our friendly recruiters will review your application and be in touch for an initial chat.

Please note that due to the nature of our roles you must be over 18 years of age to apply and pass an enhanced DBS background check.