Healthcare Assistant Complex - Night Shift

Alcedo Care; Grasmere; On-site; GBP 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Wellbeing and mental health support

Career progression opportunities

DBS Payment Scheme

Job summary

An established industry player in homecare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team of Home Carers. This role involves providing personalized care to a young man with a physical disability, ensuring his independence and well-being. As a carer, you will engage in various activities, support with daily tasks, and build meaningful relationships. The company values its staff, offering competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. If you are compassionate, energetic, and ready for a rewarding career in care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be kind, compassionate, and able to engage in various activities.
• 21 years old with a full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal centred care and assist with daily living activities.
• Support with mobility, administer medication, and document care activities.
• Build trusting relationships and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Energetic Attitude

Ability to Engage

Education

Full, Clean UK Driving Licence

Tools

Care Documentation App

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 pay rates - starting from £17.00 per hour for PLUS HOLIDAY PAY & PENSION - Weekly pay, Friday Payday!

Full/Part Time positions for Complex Homecare roles – Looking for a new care role where you can broaden your professional development?

Join our team of Home Carers to help provide person centred care and assist people in their own homes.

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

1. Personal centred care to our client, providing the high standard of care you would wish your loved ones to receive.
2. Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting).
3. Supporting our client with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
4. Administering and documenting medication.
5. Documenting care activities through our app and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch team.
6. Supporting with housework, such as meal preparation or shopping.
7. 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.

What we offer

1. Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
2. Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments.
3. Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
4. Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards.
5. Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support.
6. Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications.
7. DBS Payment Scheme available (£10.80 deposit once accepted job offer, following weekly payments of £10).

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.