Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme earnings

Mileage contribution

Flexible working hours

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to deliver exceptional support to individuals with complex health needs. This role involves providing hands-on care to clients with spinal injuries and respiratory conditions. The position offers flexible shifts ranging from 20 to 40 hours weekly, along with a competitive pay structure that includes pension and holiday pay. Successful candidates will benefit from comprehensive training and career development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least three months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Skills in assisting with mobility, medication, and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to individuals with complex health needs.
• Provide specialist care such as PEG and suction support.
• Assist with daily living tasks and empower client independence.

Skills

Hands-on care experience

Person-centred support

Communication skills

Job description

Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Care Assistant in Leeds, Wakefield and Dewsbury.

Excellent rates of pay: £15.00 – £16.50 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £17.31 – £19.05 per hour including holiday pay & pension).

We are offering a free DBS check! Immediate interviews available – let’s fast‑track your application.

Expected average hours: 20 to 40 hours plus per week. Shifts are flexible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12‑hour shifts, days or nights.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and the desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Complex Care Assistant?

Alcedo Care is proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

Benefits

• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £250 for every successful 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
• Free DBS check

We are 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.

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 three months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or family support – this helps us ensure 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.

Your duties may include specialist care such as PEG, suction and tracheostomy support, as well as assisting with medication, mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks. By providing this care, you make a real difference and empower independence, creating moments of joy.

Complex care is more than clinical care – it is about empowering independence and creating moments of joy. APPLY TODAY and join a team that is changing lives every single day!