Homecare Worker

Alcedo Care Limited; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Home Care Worker to support individuals with personal care, medication management, and daily routines. This role offers flexible hours, including part-time shifts, and requires candidates to be at least 18 years old with a DBS check. Competitive pay rates range from £13.40 to £15.25 per hour, and additional benefits include paid training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Referral bonus

Mileage contribution

Flexible hours

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including alternate weekends.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.
• For complex care, at least 6 months’ hands-on UK care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care, medication, and meal preparation.
• Assist with household tasks and encourage independence.
• Provide companionship and support daily routines.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Time management

Job description

Job Description

As a Home Care Worker, you’ll support people of all ages with:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, continence support)
• Medication and meal preparation
• Household tasks and daily routines
• Encouraging independence and providing companionship

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• Willing to work flexible hours, including alternate weekends
• Enhanced DBS check, cost covered by Alcedo Care, and satisfactory references required
• For Complex Care, Children or Mental Health duties we require at least 6 months’ hands‑on UK care experience

Pay: £13.40 – £15.25 per hour (rolled up rate £15.47 to £17.60 with pension and holiday pay)

Location: Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Crosston, Lostock Hall, Walton le Dale, Penwortham, Garstang

Shift: Part‑time (NEW) or flexible part/full time shifts available; Immediate interviews.

Why Choose Alcedo Care?

• Paid induction training
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Referral bonus – earn £252 for every successful referral
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible hours – full‑time, part‑time, and casual shifts
• 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Award‑winning training from our in‑house team, including Registered Nurses
• Career development through our Rising Stars programme and fully funded NVQs

Alcedo Care is a Top 20 rated Home Care Group and delivers over a million hours of care each year, with a focus on family values and a supportive culture. We also offer specialised services with tailored training and pay rates:

• Complex Care – £14.75 – £15.25 per hour (training includes tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, postural support, etc.)
• Children Support – £13.40 – 14.40 per hour
• Mental Health Support – £13.40 – 14.40 per hour

Alcedo Care has over 24 branches across the North West, Lakes & Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales.