Complex Care Assistant/Personal Assistant

Alcedo Care; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in England is seeking compassionate and energetic individuals to provide high-standard personal care for a client with physical disabilities. The role offers excellent pay (£17-£18 per hour), flexible working days, a full training program, and opportunities for career progression. If you are kind and enjoy varied activities, we want you to join our family-oriented team.

Benefits

Paid Induction Training

Mileage and holiday pay

Flexibility in working days

Blue Light Card discounts

Confidential 24/7 support

Healthcare career progression

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• Subject to enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Support with mobility and transfers.
• Administer and document medication.
• Document care activities and report changes.
• Support with housework and meal preparation.
• Provide companionship and support well-being.

Skills

Compassion

Organization

Energy

Ability to engage

Job description

Our client is a young man who leads a very busy and active life, in spite of his physical disability. He lives independently, in his own home, with the support of his established care staff

Excellent rates of pay of £17 to £18 Per hour for complex care, with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! This equates to a rolled up hourly rate of £19.62 - £20.78!

You need to be kind, compassionate and fun. Are you someone who would engage in a wide variety of activities? Someone who is well organised and can think on their feet, who can blend in with our client and his wider family? Someone who is energetic and likes a job where every day is different? If so, we would love you to join the team!

You will receive nurse led complex training to give you the skills and confidence to carry out the role.

Expectations of the role

• Personal centred care to our client, providing the high standard of care you would wish your loved ones to receive.
• Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting our client with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Administering and documenting medication.
• Documenting care activities through our app and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch team.
• Supporting with housework, such as meal preparation or shopping.
• Companionship for our client, supporting their wellbeing and building a trusting relationship.

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for 5 years in a row 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. Working with us offers:

What we offer

• Paid Induction Training
• Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
• Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments.
• Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
• Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards.
• Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support.
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications.

You must be 21 to apply for this role with a Full, Clean UK Driving Licence. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You will also be required to provide satisfactory professional and/or character references.

If you are looking for a Homecare job and want to work for a company that genuinely values its carers and feel like you’d be a good fit, please apply now for an initial conversation.