Childrens Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Lancashire; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Paid training

Referral bonus £250

Mileage for drivers

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check

Descripción de la vacante

Alcedo Care Blackpool is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support clients across Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and Thornton. Earn £13.40–£14.40 per hour plus pension and holiday pay, with the equivalent hourly rate of £15.47–£16.62 including benefits.

Flexible shifts available, with options for full-time, part-time and casual roles. DBS check provided free of charge and comprehensive in-house training to support your career in home care.

Formación

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• No prior care experience required – full training provided.
• Full UK driving licence is required to cover local areas.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing.
• Support with medication, meal preparation and light household tasks while promoting independence.

Conocimientos

Driving licence

DBS check

Flexible hours

Descripción del empleo

Join Alcedo Care Blackpool as a Childrens Care Assistant working within the areas of Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and Thornton.

Excellent rates of pay £13.40 - £14.40 per hour + pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £15.47 - £16.62 per hour including holiday pay & pension)

We are offering a free DBS check!

Expected average hours - 20 to 40 hours plus per week.

Shifts are flexible where possible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12-hour shifts days or nights.

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 homes as a Childrens Care Assistant?

Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You'll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

We're proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North-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 need as a Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

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

About The Role

Driving Requirement

This Role Requires The Post Holder To

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Be medically fit to drive
• Be willing to undertake appropriate checks in line with company policy

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 as well as supporting with medication, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. Just as importantly, you'll promote people's independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.

You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.

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 weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week's work
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £250 for every successful 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 are offering a free DBS check!