Complex Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Alcedo Care is looking for a dedicated Complex Care Assistant in the Crewe area to provide high-quality support to individuals with complex health needs. Join a company recognized as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group and be part of a supportive team delivering essential care. With excellent pay rates, a welcome bonus, and flexible working hours, this role is perfect for someone passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus after successful probation review

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution for drivers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Ideally, experience working with Spinal and Brain Injury; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
• Carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, and provide ongoing assistance with medication and mobility.
• Promote independence and joy in individuals you support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Crewe as a Complex Care Assistant working around Crewe and its surrounding areas.

Excellent rates of pay £14.-£14.50 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £16.16-£16.74

Role requires you to have a driving licence and own vehicle as based in the community.

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.

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral.

• Mileage contribution for drivers

• Flexible working hours (part time)

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing 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, ensure 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.

Role

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.

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 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.

You will ideally have experience working with Spinal and Brain Injury, but this is not essential as we will provide full training.

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

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Complex Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.