Care Assistant - Evenings and weekend

Alcedo Care; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 20,319 - 21,697; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Paid training after 1 week's work

Mileage contribution

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check

Job summary

Alcedo Care in Lancaster is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide home support within Lancaster, Morecambe, and Heysham. This role offers competitive pay rates ranging from £14.75 to £15.75 per hour alongside holiday pay and pension contributions.

Successful applicants will enjoy fully funded training, flexible working hours, and significant career development opportunities. Immediate interviews and a free DBS check are also available to qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Willing to undergo appropriate checks.
• No previous experience required as training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care tasks.
• Assist with medication and meal preparation.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Medically fit to drive

Ability to support personal care

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Lancaster as a Care Assistant working within the areas of Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham.

Excellent rates of pay £14.75 - £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £17.03 to £18.18) per hour including holiday pay & pension.

Immediate interviews available – we are offering a free DBS check!

Expected average hours: 20 to 40 hours per week. Shifts available after 3 pm Monday to Friday and up to 12‑hour shifts Saturday and Sunday.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference? We need you to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant.

Benefits

• Enhanced bank holiday rates


• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week's work


• Mileage contribution for drivers


• Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time and casual)


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support


• Free DBS check

We offer an in‑house training team with Registered Nurses and national recognition with the Princess Royal Training Award.

Career development through the Rising Stars programme: fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

Legal and Equality Consideration

Applications for this role are open to female candidates only, due to the specific needs of the clients. This requirement relates solely to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals supported. All other aspects of recruitment will be assessed fairly and on merit. The role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Role Requirements

• Hold a full UK driving licence


• Be medically fit to drive


• Be willing to undertake appropriate checks in line with company policy


• Must be aged 18 or over


• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing, medication support, meal preparation and household tasks.

You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided.

Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

If you're ready to start a rewarding career, contact our dedicated recruitment team to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Care Assistant with Alcedo Care.