Complex Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid specialist training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution for drivers

Flexible working options

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Award-winning training team

Job summary

Alcedo Care is hiring a Complex Care Assistant to support a client with complex needs in Accrington. This role involves providing 2:1 support, including tracheostomy care and ventilator support, with shifts available in 12-hour blocks.

The position offers excellent pay, a supportive training environment, and opportunities for flexible working. Experience in a care setting and a compassionate nature are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months' hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Confidence working with complex and clinical needs.
• A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 2:1 support for a client in their home.
• Perform tracheostomy care and monitoring.
• Assist with daily living tasks and promote independence.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator support

Personal care

Medication support

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 per hour plus pension and holiday pay, equating to £17.03‑£18.18 per hour. Guaranteed income with full‑time minimum contracted hours (24 or 36 hrs). Free DBS check.

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). The 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• Paid specialist training after successful completion of 1 week’s work
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• 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.