COMPLEX CARE ASSISTANT

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

Job summary

Join a family-owned company that has been rated a top homecare provider in the UK for five consecutive years. As a Complex Care Support Worker, you will provide essential care to individuals in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role offers full training, competitive pay, and a supportive environment where your compassion and skills will make a real difference. Whether you are experienced or new to care, we welcome kind-hearted individuals ready to embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare. Enjoy ongoing development opportunities and become part of a dedicated team that values family and community.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Mileage contribution

24/7 support

Full PPE provided

Referral bonuses

Free mental wellbeing support

In-house training program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a UK care setting required.
• Empathetic individuals with motivational skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex care for individuals in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and feeding support.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Ventilation and Cough Assist

Personal care

Medication administration through PEG

Moving and Handling

Empathy

Motivational skills

Nurturing skills

Education

Experience in UK care setting

NVQs in Health & Social Care

Job description

Here at Alcedo Care, we are looking for Complex Care Support Workers to provide outstanding care in the St Helens area. Full training will be provided by our in-house Complex Care Team.

ALCEDO CARE - DAYS & NIGHTS - FULL TIME - FULL UK DRIVERS LICENCE REQUIRED

£14 & £14.50 per hour PLUS Holiday pay PLUS Pension

Complex sit for a Male in the St Helens area, providing care for the individual in their own home, which is fully adapted to their needs, including day sits and waking nights. More information can be provided during the next steps of your application in our pre-screen stage of the recruitment process.

Our Complex Nurses are looking to build a permanent team to support, this would involve assisting with:

• Tracheostomy care
• Ventilation and Cough Assist
• Full support with all aspects of personal care
• Supporting with feeds and administering medication through PEG
• Moving and Handling

You will be required to work both day and night shifts on a rota basis (subject to change):

• DAYS 8AM – 8PM
• NIGHTS 8PM – 8AM

To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following:

• At least 6 months experience within a UK care setting
• Ideally experience working in Complex Care with Tracheostomy Care (not essential as full training will be provided)
• Highly empathetic with excellent motivational and nurturing skills

Working with Alcedo Care gives you:

• Excellent rates of pay with weekly pay, every Friday
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• 24/7 support from the local friendly office
• Full PPE provided
• Referral bonuses for you and any friends you refer to us that we employ
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
• Fantastic in-house training program including online/practical training
• On-going career development with progression opportunities and opportunities to complete NVQs in Health & Social Care via external sources

We are looking for kind, caring & compassionate people to provide outstanding care in your local area and become an Alcedo Complex Care Assistant. Whether you have care experience in the NHS as a care assistant or nursing; previously worked in a nursing home; been a care assistant in the community; private carer for a family member; or no care experience at all, we offer full training and support to become a care assistant.

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