Complex Care Assistant

ALCEDO CARE LIMITED; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Pension

Holiday pay

Paid induction training

NVQ funding

24/7 wellbeing support

Refer-a-friend bonus £250

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Alcedo Care Lancaster is recruiting a Complex Care Assistant to provide person-centred support to individuals with advanced care needs across Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham and surrounding North Lancashire areas.

You will work 20–40+ hours per week with flexible shifts, including days and nights. The role offers excellent pay (£14.75–£15.75 per hour) plus holiday pay and pension, plus a free DBS check and funded training.

Qualifications

• At least three months’ care experience in a UK care setting or through regularly supporting a family member.
• Caring, patient and reliable approach.
• Confidence supporting daily routines and independence.
• Willingness to complete client-specific training.
• Experience supporting someone with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a client living with an Acquired Brain Injury.
• Assisting with personal care and daily routines.
• Preparing meals and supporting with household tasks.
• Helping with grocery shopping and other errands.
• Supporting access to the local community.
• Accompanying the client when using public transport.
• Supporting attendance and participation at university.
• Encouraging involvement in social and community activities.
• Spending meaningful time with the client and supporting weekend activities.
• Promoting choice, confidence and independence.
• Following the client’s care plan and recording support accurately.

Skills

Care experience

Compassion

Reliability

Flexible shifts

Job description

Join Alcedo Care Lancaster as a Complex Care Assistant, with opportunities available across Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham and surrounding North Lancashire areas.

Excellent rates of pay£14.75 - £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay(equivalent to£16.53 to £17.65 per hour including holiday pay & pension)

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

We are offering a free DBS check! Immediate interviews available - let's fast-track your application!

To apply, you must have:

• At least three months’ care experience in a UK care setting or through regularly supporting a family member
• A caring, patient and reliable approach
• Confidence supporting someone with their daily routines and independence
• A willingness to complete all required client-specific training

Previous experience supporting someone with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) would be highly beneficial, although applicants with strong care experience and the right values are also encouraged to apply.

About the role

As a Complex Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to individuals with more advanced care needs.

For this package, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting a client living with an Acquired Brain Injury
• Assisting with personal care and daily routines
• Preparing meals and supporting with household tasks
• Helping with grocery shopping and other errands
• Supporting access to the local community
• Accompanying the client when using public transport
• Supporting attendance and participation at university
• Encouraging involvement in social and community activities
• Spending meaningful time with the client and supporting weekend activities
• Promoting choice, confidence and independence
• Following the client’s care plan and recording support accurately

This is a rewarding opportunity to build a positive working relationship with a client and support them to continue enjoying education, activities and everyday life.

What we offer

• £14.75–£15.75 per hour, plus holiday pay and pension
• Expected average hours of 20–40+ hours per week
• Short shifts and 12-hour shifts
• Free DBS check
• Immediate interviews
• Paid induction training
• Enhanced bank-holiday rates
• Fully funded training and career-development opportunities
• Funded NVQ qualifications through our Rising Stars programme
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• £250 refer-a-friend bonus
• Blue Light Card following successful completion of probation

Why join Alcedo Care?

Alcedo Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for six consecutive years.

We are proud of our supportive, family-focused culture and the difference our teams make every day. Across more than 24 branches, we deliver over one million hours of care each year.

Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, will provide the skills, guidance and ongoing support you need to succeed. Our commitment to training has also received national recognition through the Princess Royal Training Award.

Complex care is about much more than completing tasks. It is about building trust, promoting independence and helping people enjoy meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Apply today for an immediate interview and let us fast-track your application.

CCLA

Why join Alcedo Care?

Alcedo Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for six consecutive years.

We are proud of our supportive, family-focused culture and the difference our teams make every day. Across more than 24 branches, we deliver over one million hours of care each year.

Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, will provide the skills, guidance and ongoing support you need to succeed. Our commitment to training has also received national recognition through the Princess Royal Training Award.

Complex care is about much more than completing tasks. It is about building trust, promoting independence and helping people enjoy meaningful, fulfilling lives.

CCLA