Care Assistant - Walking roles available

Alcedo Care; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcedo Care is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to join their team in Barrow and Ulverston. You will deliver vital personal care and support individuals with various complex health needs while working flexible hours. A caring nature and prior care experience are essential. Join a company recognized for its quality of care.

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus after successful 3-month review

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme - £252 per referral

Mileage contribution for drivers

Flexible working hours

Access to Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Ability to handle complex health needs.
• Flexibility to work evenings and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
• Carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist and medication support.
• Promote independence and joy for clients.

Skills

Caring nature

Empathy

Confidence with clinical tasks

Job description

Complex Care Assistant - Walking roles available!!

Join Alcedo Care Barrow and Ulverston as aComplex Care Assistantworking within the areas of Barrow, Dalton, Ulverston and surrounding areas.

Excellent rates of pay£14.00-£14.50-PLUSPension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of£16.16- £16.74).

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support individuals in their own homesas aComplex Care Assistant?

Alcedo Careareproudly recognised asaTop 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years.You’lljoinour amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral.

• Mileage contribution for drivers

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

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

We’reproud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across theNorth West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you needas aComplex Care Assistant,recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

We believe in helpingyou develop in your careerwith Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

Role

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.

TheComplex Care AssistantRole at Alcedo Care involves delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, and neurological disorders. You will receive comprehensive training and competency sign-off from our in-house team of Registered Nurses to ensure you are confident in your role. You will also carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, digital stimulation for bowel management, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care, and provide ongoing assistance with continence, medication, mobility, meal preparation and helping with household tasks, just as importantly, you’ll promote people independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.

To work with us as a Complex Care Assistant,you'llneed to have at least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting — this helps us make sureyou'reconfident and ready to support our clients with more advanced needs.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and night shifts, applicants must be aged 18 or over.This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

Ifyou’reready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers,we’dlove to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process.Apply todayas aComplex Care Assistantand take your first step with Alcedo Care.