Complex Care Assistant Days & Nights

Alcedo Care

Kendal

Hybrid

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme bonuses

Mileage contribution

Flexible working hours

Free DBS check

24/7 wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the UK seeks a Complex Care Assistant in Kendal. The role involves delivering personalized support to individuals with complex health needs, providing opportunities for flexible hours ranging from 20 to 40 hours weekly. Candidates should have at least 3 months of hands-on care experience, and the position offers excellent pay rates between £17.00 to £18.50 along with various perks including training, mileage contributions, and a supportive environment aimed at career development.

Qualifications

At least 3 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting or family support.
Confidence in supporting clients with advanced needs.
Ability to assist with complex care tasks.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
Assist with medication, mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks.
Empower independence and create moments of joy.

Skills

Hands-on care experience

Ability to support individuals with complex health needs

Communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Care Assistant in Ambleside, Grasmere, Hawkshead and Windermere.

Excellent rates of pay £17.00 - £18.50 + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £19.62 to £21.35 per hour including holiday pay & pension)

Expected average hours - 20 to 40 hours plus per week. Shifts are flexible where possible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12‑hour shifts days or nights.

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 is proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join an amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
Enhanced bank holiday rates
Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £250 for every successful 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
We are offering a free DBS check

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 24 branches across the North‑West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award‑winning in‑house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need as a Complex Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

About The Role

As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.

To work with us as a Complex Care Assistant, you’ll need to have at least 3 months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or family support – this helps us ensure you’re confident and ready to support our clients with more advanced needs.

The Complex Care Assistant role at Alcedo Care involves delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, and neurological disorders. You’ll be fully supported with expert training and competency sign‑off from our in‑house team of Registered Nurses and our training team, giving you the confidence to excel. From specialist care such as PEG, suction and tracheostomy support to assisting with medication, mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks, you’ll develop skills that truly make a difference.

Complex care is more than clinical care – it is about empowering independence and creating moments of joy – APPLY TODAY and join a team who are changing lives every single day!

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