Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a family-owned company dedicated to providing exceptional care in the community. As an Adult Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with complex needs. This position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and the chance to work in a supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include promoting independence, managing medication, and providing personal care. With a focus on family values and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference. Apply today and start your rewarding journey in care!

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Enhanced Pay on Bank Holidays

Rewards and Referral Bonus

Nurse-led Training

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional care setting, especially with complex needs.
• Strong knowledge of clinical skills like PEG feeding and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence and manage behaviors in clients.
• Provide personal care and support with learning difficulties.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Judgment in Emergency Situations

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Tools

Mobility Aids

Job description

Adult Support Worker - Alcedo Care

Pay Rates starting from £14.00 - £14.50 per hour PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay PLUS Mileage. This equates to a rolled up hourly rate of £16.16 - £16.74!

Alcedo Care has been rated as 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.

Your Role

We are looking for dedicated individuals with prior experience in a professional care setting, to work within our Adults complex care packages in Workington and the surrounding areas.

You will be required to work either on a 1-1 or double-up basis. Daily responsibilities of the role may include:

• Promoting independence
• Managing behaviours and emotions
• Supporting with learning difficulties
• Managing medication
• Tracheostomy care
• PEG feeding
• Catheter care
• Support with acute brain injuries
• Using mobility aids including hoisting and wheelchairs
• Supporting with mental health
• Meal preparation
• Social enrichment
• Personal care

Why Alcedo Care?

• Competitive rates of pay starting from £14.00 per hour
• 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 and covering young adults
• Previous work experience and knowledge of caring for those with complex needs
• Be strong-willed and resilient
• Strong knowledge and experience with clinical skills including PEG feeding and tracheostomy care
• Able to use own judgement and make informed decisions in emergency situations
• Able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and safeguarding policies

Shift Patterns

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.

Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun

Week 2 - Wed, Thurs, Fri

Sound like the role for you? Want to make a difference in 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.