Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care Limited; Kirkby Stephen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in Kirkby Stephen is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to provide high-quality support for individuals with complex health needs. The role requires at least 6 months of hands-on care experience and involves flexible hours including evenings and weekends. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training along with various benefits including paid induction training and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution for drivers

Flexible working hours

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Must be aged 18 or over due to personal care responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
• Perform clinical tasks such as manual cough assist and PEG care.
• Promote independence and provide companionship.

Skills

Hands-on care experience

People skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

Join Alcedo Care South Lakes as a Complex Care Assistant supporting a gentleman in his own home in Kirkby Stephens. You will help promote the gentleman's independence, dignity and quality of life, offering reassurance and companionship. As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. The Complex Care Assistant role involves delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions and neurological disorders. You will receive comprehensive training and competency sign‑off from our in‑house team of Registered Nurses to ensure you are confident in your role. You will also carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, digital stimulation for bowel management, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care and provide ongoing assistance with continence, medication, mobility, meal preparation and helping with household tasks, just as importantly you’ll promote people independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support. 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. 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.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

Alcedo Care Kendal – Complex Care Assistant

Join Alcedo Care Kendal as a Complex Care Assistant working within Kirkby Stephens. Excellent rates of pay £17.00–£18.00 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a rolled‑up pay rate of £19.62–£20.78). 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 five years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

Benefits

• Paid induction training
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £252 / referral.
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours (full‑time, part‑time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 well‑being support

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, 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.