Children's Complex Care Assistant

ALCEDO CARE LIMITED; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Immediate interviews

Paid induction training

Behaviour-support training

Full-time, part-time & casual roles

Fully funded training & career dev

NVQ qualifications funding

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Alcedo Care Blackpool is seeking a Children's Complex Care Assistant to support a young person in their family home and local community in Garstang. The role is a 2:1 care package with immediate interviews and specialist training provided.

Excellent pay per hour with pension and holiday pay. You'll need prior UK care experience and the ability to follow risk assessments and behaviour-support plans while travelling reliably to Garstang.

Qualifications

• At least three months’ care experience in a UK care setting or via supporting a family member.
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with behaviours that may present risk.
• Able to follow risk assessments, behaviour-support plans and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working as part of a consistent two-person care team.
• Willing to complete child-specific and behaviour-support training.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe 2:1 support within the family home.
• Support activities in the local community and walks/outdoor activities.
• Plan structured, engaging, sensory-based activities.
• Support emotional regulation and reduce distress.
• Follow behaviour-support plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Care experience

Children and young people

Behavior management

Risk assessments

Two-person team

Training compliance

Travel to Garstang

Calm under pressure

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Blackpool as a Childrens Complex Children's Care Assistant supporting a young person in their family home and local community in Garstang.

This is a rewarding 2:1 support package for someone who enjoys building trusting relationships, encouraging meaningful activities and helping a young person remain safe while enjoying greater independence.

Excellent rates of pay £14.75- £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay(equivalent to£16.53 to £17.65 per hour including holiday pay & pension)

20–40+ hours available | After-school, weekend and school-holiday shifts

Free DBS check | Immediate interviews | Specialist training provided

What you’ll need

To apply, you must:

• Have at least three months’ care experience in a UK care setting or through regularly supporting a family member
• Have experience supporting children, young people or adults with behaviours that may present a risk to themselves or others
• Be calm, patient and confident when responding to impulsive or distressed behaviour
• Be able to follow risk assessments, behaviour-support plans and agreed safety procedures
• Be comfortable working as part of a consistent two-person care team
• Be willing to complete all required child-specific and behaviour-support training
• Be able to travel reliably to Garstang

Experience supporting someone with learning disabilities, limited danger awareness, absconding risks or complex behavioural needs would be highly beneficial.

About the young person

You will support a young person with learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs.

They enjoy spending time outdoors, particularly walking in quiet green spaces and exploring nature. They also enjoy sensory and practical activities, including handling natural materials and safely taking objects apart.

The right carers will take time to understand their individual communication, sensory needs, routines and interests. You will use these interests to build engagement, reduce distress and create positive, meaningful experiences.

About the role

Support is provided on a 2:1 basis to maintain the safety and wellbeing of the young person, their family and the care team.

The young person can display impulsive behaviours and has limited awareness of everyday dangers. They may attempt to leave safe environments without recognising potential risks, so carers must remain attentive and follow the agreed absconding and safety-management plans.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing safe, attentive 2:1 support within the family home
• Supporting activities in the local community
• Accompanying the young person on walks and outdoor activities
• Planning structured, engaging and sensory-based activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and reducing distress
• Recognising potential triggers and early signs of escalation
• Responding safely to behaviours that may present a risk
• Following positive behaviour-support plans and risk assessments
• Managing absconding risks and maintaining appropriate supervision
• Supporting the development of confidence, life skills and independence
• Maintaining clear boundaries and consistent routines
• Providing respite and reassurance for the young person’s family
• Completing accurate care records and reporting any concerns
• Working closely with family members, colleagues and the wider clinical team

This role is about understanding the person behind the behaviour, building trust and providing consistent support that helps them feel safe and secure.

Training and support

You will receive client-specific training and ongoing support from our in-house Registered Nurses and training specialists.

Training will include appropriate behaviour-support and safety techniques, including CPI approved training. All carers must complete the relevant training and competency assessments before working independently within the package.

What we offer

• Excellent pay of £14.75–£15.75 per hour (equivalent to£16.53 to £17.65 per hour including holiday pay & pension)
• Holiday pay and pension
• Free DBS check
• Immediate interviews
• Paid induction training
• Client-specific and behaviour-support training
• Enhanced bank-holiday rates
• Full-time, part-time and casual opportunities
• Fully funded training and career development
• Funded NVQ qualifications through our Rising Stars programme
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme

Why join Alcedo Care?

Alcedo Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for six consecutive years.

We are proud of our supportive, family-focused culture. Across more than 25 branches, we deliver over one million hours of care each year.

Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, will provide the guidance, skills and ongoing support you need. Our commitment to training has also received national recognition through the Princess Royal Training Award.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, lone and unsupervised contact with vulnerable individuals, and flexible evening and weekend work, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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