Children's Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Blackburn; Híbrido; GBP 20.319 - 21.008; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£250 welcome bonus after 3 months

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme – £252 per referral

Mileage contribution for drivers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Children's Complex Care Assistant to deliver high-quality support for individuals with complex health needs. Candidates should have at least 6 months of care experience and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a pay range of £14.75‑£15.25 per hour, flexible working hours, and comprehensive training. Enhanced bank holiday rates and a welcome bonus are included in the benefits package.

Formación

• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Experience with tracheostomy care is ideal but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Minimum age 18; Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
• Perform clinical tasks including manual cough assist and medication administration.
• Promote independence and provide a real sense of joy to those supported.
• Receive comprehensive training from in-house Registered Nurses.

Conocimientos

Hands-on care experience

Ability to work unsupervised

Tracheostomy care experience

Flexible working hours

Descripción del empleo

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Working locations include Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn, Burnley, Nelson, Padiham, The Ribble Valley and Sabden. A full UK driving licence is required.

Base Pay Range

£14.75‑£15.25 per hour, plus pension and holiday pay – rolled‑up pay rate of £17.03‑£17.60.

Benefits

• £250 welcome bonus after your 3‑month probation review
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Referral scheme – £252 per referral
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours (full‑time, part‑time, casual)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex health needs (spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders).
• Perform clinical tasks including manual cough assist, digital bowel stimulation, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care, continence management, medication administration, mobility support, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Promote independence and provide a real sense of joy to those you support.
• Receive comprehensive training and competency sign‑off from in‑house Registered Nurses.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 6 months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Experience with tracheostomy care is ideal but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Minimum age 18; Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.
• Ability to work unsupervised with vulnerable individuals and flexible hours, including evenings and nights.