Complex Care Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 Welcome Bonus after 3-months probation

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution for drivers

24/7 wellbeing support

Access to fully funded NVQs and mentoring

Job summary

A leading home care service provider in England seeks a Home Care Worker specialising in Complex Care. You will provide essential support to individuals with complex health needs and promote their independence. The role requires a minimum of 6 months' care experience, offering flexible working hours and a supportive training programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
• Experience with tracheostomy care is ideal but not essential.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs.
• Conducting manual cough assist and PEG care as necessary.
• Providing assistance with mobility and household tasks.

Skills

Hands-on care experience

Tracheostomy care

Ability to work flexible hours

Job description

Overview

Join Alcedo Care Liverpool North as a Home Care Worker specialising in Complex Care in the Crosby area.

This role involves delivering high quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs. Alcedo Care is recognised as a Top 20 rated home care group for the past six years, and you will join a team delivering care that enriches lives and supports independence in your local community.

Base pay range

Base pay range: £14.00-£15.00 per hour (PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay) – equating to a rolled up pay rate of £16.16-£17.31. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

The Home Care Worker specialising in Complex Care role involves delivering high quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, and neurological disorders.

You will receive comprehensive training and competency sign-off from our in-house team of Registered Nurses to ensure you are confident in your role. Clinical tasks may include:

• Manual cough assist


• Digital stimulation for bowel management


• Postural and spinal support


• PEG care


• Tracheostomy care


• Continence and medication support


• Assistance with mobility, meal preparation, and household tasks

You'll promote independence and bring joy to those you support.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months' hands-on care experience in a UK care setting


• Ideally experience with tracheostomy care (not essential as full training is provided)


• Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and the need to work flexible hours, applicants must be aged 18 or over


• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

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

We are proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 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. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Community Services

If you are ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, apply today for the Complex Care Home Care Worker role at Alcedo Care.