Complex Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support individuals with complex health needs in their own homes. The role offers excellent pay rates of £14.00-£15.00, with additional benefits including a £250 welcome bonus, enhanced holiday rates, and flexible working hours. A strong passion for caring and previous hands-on experience in a care setting is essential.

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus after probation

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Experience with tracheostomy care preferred but not essential.
• Must be aged 18 or over due to unsupervised work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical tasks including tracheostomy care and medication assistance.
• Promote independence and provide emotional support.
• Deliver person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.

Skills

Care experience

Personal care

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join Alcedo Care Liverpool North as a Complex Care Assistant working within Crosby and the surrounding areas. Excellent rates of pay £14.00-£15.00 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £16.16-£17.31). 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.

Benefits

• £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 (full-time, part-time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
• In-house team of Registered Nurses to ensure you are confident in your role

Responsibilities

• 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
• Promote people’s independence and bring a real sense of joy to those you support
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs (e.g., spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders)

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting
• You will ideally have experience working with tracheostomy care, 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 weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Role Details

Role involves working with a diverse range of people and effectively supporting individuals with complex health needs in their own homes.