CCNA - BB - APR26

Alcedo Care; Accrington; On-site; GBP 20,319 - 21,697; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid specialist training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral bonus

Mileage contribution

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Accrington is looking for a Complex Care Assistant to provide dedicated support for a client with complex medical needs. The role requires specialized care including tracheostomy management and ventilator support. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 months’ care experience and demonstrate a compassionate approach. The position offers excellent pay rates, full-time contracted hours, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months’ hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or family support role.
• Confidence working with complex and clinical needs; specific training will be provided.
• A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support for a client with complex medical needs.
• Deliver tracheostomy care and monitor ventilator support.
• Conduct respiratory observations and provide personal care.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator monitoring

Medication support

Personal care

Compassionate approach

Job description

Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Care Assistant supporting one client in BB5.

Excellent rates of pay: £14.75 - £15.75 PLUS pension PLUS holiday pay (equating to a rolled up pay rate of £17.03 - £18.18 per hour).

Free DBS check.

Guaranteed Income: Full-time minimum contracted hours (24 or 36 hrs).

12‑hour day or waking night shifts on a rota basis – 08:00‑20:00 or 20:00‑08:00.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Complex Care Assistant to provide dedicated 2:1 support for a client in their own home. The role involves caring for an individual with a tracheostomy, ventilator support requirements, and a spinal condition including autonomic dysreflexia (AD). This role requires confidence in delivering high‑quality respiratory and clinical care while building a consistent, trusting relationship with the client and their family. You will be fully supported by our in‑house Registered Nurses and specialist training team, with client‑specific training and competency sign‑off provided.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Tracheostomy care and suctioning
• Ventilator monitoring and support
• Respiratory observations and escalation
• Medication support
• Personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks
• Promoting independence, dignity, and safety at all times

Benefits Include

• Paid specialist training after successful completion of 1 week’s work
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• £250 referral bonus for every successful referral
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working options (full‑time, part‑time, or bank)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Award‑winning in‑house training team (Princess Royal Training Award)

Experience Required

• At least 3 months’ hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or family support role
• Confidence working with complex and clinical needs (tracheostomy/vent experience preferred; training provided if not client‑specific)
• A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach

Applications are open to female candidates only, due to the specific needs of the client supported. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, relating to privacy, dignity, and safeguarding considerations.