Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned company recognized as a top homecare provider in the UK! This role as a Complex Care Worker offers you the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives. You'll receive specialized training and support from registered nurses, ensuring you are fully equipped to handle complex care needs. Enjoy excellent pay rates, flexible working patterns, and genuine career progression opportunities. Whether you come from a nursing background or are new to care, we provide comprehensive training to help you thrive in this rewarding role. Be part of a team that values family and community, and apply today to start your fulfilling career in healthcare.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Mileage reimbursement

Specialized Nurse training

Weekly pay

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training program

End of year carer awards

24/7 mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care, including tracheostomy and PEG care.
• Essential: full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with complex care needs in their own homes.
• Administer medications and monitor health conditions.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

PEG care

Ventilation care

Administering medications

Personal care assistance

Education

NVQ qualifications in healthcare

Job description

Excellent payrates from £13.00 - £14.50 per hour PLUS holiday PLUS pension – mileage 30p per mile

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the last 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We're a family owned company, and operate with the family values at the heart of everything we do.

Please note - A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential!

Alcedo Care Trafford are currently recruiting for experienced Complex Care Workers to join our ever-growing team as we continue to expand our Complex Care and clinical services across the Northwest of the UK. All of our Complex Care packages are Nurse led meaning all training requirements and competency sign offs will be given by our Registered Nurses prior to commencement of shifts. Our working pattern runs on a two weekly basis and will range from Morning and Evening and Weekend shifts within the client’s own home, including waking nights. More information will be given during the next steps of your application in our pre-screen stage of the recruitment process.

Join our award-winning company, by helping to support our customers with the care requirements as seen below. Please note, the care needs could include all details as listed:

• Tracheostomy care
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) care
• Monitoring and responding to ventilation care
• Administering nebulisers
• Oral and tracheal suction care
• Administering medications
• Pressure area and skin care
• Support clients' communication needs
• Supporting clients with full personal care needs

Working for Alcedo Care Trafford offers you the following:

• Excellent payrates from £13.00 - £14.50 per hour PLUS holiday PLUS pension – mileage 30p per mile
• Specialised Nurse training tailored to the complex package of care in which you will be supporting
• Full training will be given including competency sign offs by our Registered Nurses
• Weekly pay (every Friday)
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training
• End of year carer awards, including regular nominations for Carer of the month
• Free mental wellbeing 24/7 support available

Whether you have care experience working for the NHS as a care assistant or nursing; previously worked in a care home or nursing home; been a care assistant in the community; private carer for a family member; experiences in Nurseries as a Nursery Nurse; we offer full training and support to become a complex care assistant.

Enriching lives & supporting independence in your local community with Alcedo Care, one of the highest rated Homecare groups in the UK!

Interested in hearing more? Apply now to receive a call from our dedicated recruiter.