Complex Care Assistant – Days | Guaranteed 20-Hour Contract

ALCEDO CARE LIMITED; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday Pay

Free DBS Check

Immediate Interviews

Fast-Tracked Recruitment

Mileage for drivers

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

ALCEDO CARE LIMITED is seeking a Complex Care Assistant to support a young person in the Southport area. The role offers a guaranteed 20-hour contract and involves providing 3:1 support in the family home, with an emphasis on engaging in meaningful activities and community participation.

You will receive specialist training, ongoing support, and opportunities for career progression, while delivering patient and consistent care in a calm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with autism, ADHD or behaviours that challenge is advantageous.
• At least 6 months hands-on care or support experience within a UK care setting.
• Comfortable working in a 3:1 support environment and following behaviour support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate 3:1 support.
• Assist with activities, routines and community engagement.
• Help manage transitions and changes in routine.
• Recognise triggers and early signs of distress.
• Support sensory and emotional regulation and use Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Promote choice, independence and positive experiences.
• Maintain a safe environment and complete accurate care records.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Complex Care Assistant – Days | Guaranteed 20-Hour Contract

Permanent

324243

Salary: 16.53 to £17.65 per hour

Closing Date:Ongoing

Complex Care Assistant – Days | Guaranteed 20-Hour Contract

Southport

Guaranteed 20 Hours Every Week
Part-Time Day Position
Excellent rates of pay £14.75 - £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay
Equivalent to £16.53 - £17.65 per hour including holiday pay & pension
Free DBS Check | Immediate Interviews | Fast-Tracked Recruitment

We are recruiting a Complex Care Assistant to join a dedicated care team supporting a young person in their family home in the Southport area.

This is a guaranteed 20-hour contracted position, offering consistent hours, reliable earnings and the opportunity to work as part of a regular 3:1 support team.

About the Role

You’ll be supporting a young person with autism, ADHD, sensory needs and behaviours that can challenge.

They are active and engaging and enjoy activities such as drawing, building, music, sensory play and spending time out in the community.

They can experience difficulties with emotional regulation, transitions, impulsivity and awareness of danger, so they require patient, attentive and consistent support.

At times of distress or frustration, they may display behaviours including hitting, kicking, scratching, pulling hair, spitting or throwing objects. You’ll receive specialist training to help you understand their individual triggers and use agreed proactive and reactive strategies safely and consistently.

A key part of your role will be helping the young person enjoy meaningful activities, maintain routines, manage transitions and safely access their home and community.

You’ll work alongside another member of the care team as part of the young person’s 3:1 support package.

Your role will include:

• Providing safe, compassionate and person-centred 3:1 support
• Supporting activities, routines and community engagement
• Helping the young person manage transitions and changes in routine
• Recognising individual triggers and early signs of distress
• Supporting sensory and emotional regulation
• Using agreed Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• Promoting choice, independence and positive experiences
• Maintaining a safe environment where impulsivity or limited awareness of danger presents a risk
• Supporting personal care where required
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
• Completing accurate care records and handovers
• Working closely with the family and wider care team

Full Specialist Training Provided

You’ll receive training specific to the young person’s needs, which may include autism and ADHD awareness, sensory processing, Positive Behaviour Support, recognising triggers, proactive and reactive strategies, safeguarding and person-centred risk management.

You will not be expected to provide support without the appropriate training and preparation.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is calm, patient, reliable and confident, particularly when supporting a young person who may become distressed or dysregulated.

Previous experience supporting children, young people or adults with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities or behaviours that challenge would be advantageous.

Ideally, you will have at least 6 months’ hands‑on care or support experience within a UK care setting, or significant relevant experience supporting a family member.

Most importantly, you’ll need to be comfortable working within a 3:1 support environment, remain calm during challenging situations and take a patient and consistent approach. Strong communication and observation skills are important, along with the confidence to follow behaviour support plans, risk assessments and agreed strategies.

Why Join Alcedo Care?

With this role, you’ll benefit from a guaranteed 20-hour contract, consistent hours and the opportunity to become part of a regular care team supporting one young person.

You’ll also receive paid specialist training, ongoing support, a free DBS check, enhanced bank holiday rates, mileage contribution for drivers, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, fully funded NVQs and opportunities for career progression.

Alcedo Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for six consecutive years, delivering over one million hours of care annually while maintaining a supportive, people-first culture.

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