Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning homecare provider dedicated to enriching lives and supporting independence in the community. As a Complex Care Worker, you'll receive specialized training and work closely with a supportive team. Your role will involve providing essential care, including personal support and administering medications, all while enjoying excellent pay rates and opportunities for career progression. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, with comprehensive training and a nurturing work environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to grow in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Specialised Nurse training

Weekly pay

Career progression opportunities

Free mental wellbeing support

End of year carer awards

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care, including tracheostomy and PEG care.
• Full training and competency sign-offs provided by Registered Nurses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tracheostomy care

PEG care

Ventilation care

Administering medications

Personal care support

Communication support

Education

NVQ qualifications

Tools

Healthcare training programs

Job description

Excellent rates of pay with £14.00 to £14.50 Per hour, with weekly pay days PLUS holidays PLUS pension!

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 Bury 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 Nurse’s prior to commencement of shifts. Our working pattern runs on a two weekly basis and will range from 4-12 hour 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 Bury offers you the following:

• Excellent pay rates from £14.00 - £14.50 per hour + 30p per mile, holiday pay + pension scheme
• 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!