Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care Limited; Darwen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant. This role involves delivering high-quality support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries and respiratory conditions. Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months of hands-on care experience. The position offers excellent pay rates of £14.75–£15.75 per hour, with flexible working arrangements and extensive training provided by a supportive team.

Benefits

Paid pre-employment training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Mileage contribution for drivers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Funded NVQs and mentoring through Rising Stars programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Experience with complex health needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
• Assist with medication, mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks.
• Empower independence and create moments of joy for clients.

Skills

Tracheostomy experience

Hands-on care experience

Medication assistance

Mobility support

Job description

About the role

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. To work with us as a Complex Care Assistant, you'll need to have at least 6 months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting – this helps us make sure you're confident and ready to support our clients with more advanced needs. The Complex Care Assistant Role at Alcedo Care involves delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, and neurological disorders. You'll be fully supported with expert training and competency sign‑off from our in‑house team of Registered Nurses and our training team, giving you the confidence to excel in your role. From specialist care such as PEG and tracheostomy support to assisting with medication, mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks, you'll develop skills that truly make a difference. More than clinical care, this is about empowering independence and creating moments of joy – changing lives every single day.

What we’re looking for

We would love you to apply if you have tracheostomy experience or a minimum of 6 months care experience. Shifts are flexible where possible and we have opportunities for short shifts or 12‑hour shifts either days or nights. We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

What we offer

Excellent rates of pay £14.75 – £15.75 per hour PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay. 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 Complex 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.

• Paid pre‑employment training
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £250 / 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're proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 24 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, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need as a Complex 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.