Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid training after 1 week

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral scheme – £250

Mileage contribution for drivers

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Rising Stars programme

Job summary

Alcedo Care is seeking a Complex Care Assistant/Support Worker to provide person-centred care to female clients in their homes across Wales. The role involves supporting complex health needs including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders and mental health, with flexible shifts from 20 to 40 hours per week, day or night.

You will assist with mobility, meals, medications, and household tasks, and may perform specialist tasks such as PEG feeding, suctioning and

Qualifications

• Female applicant only, due to the Equality Act 2010.
• NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care.
• Minimum 3 months hands-on care experience in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobility, meals, household tasks and medication administration.
• Provide specialist support such as PEG feeding, suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Offer transport services when required.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations at all times.

Skills

Hands-on care experience

Empathy

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care

Job description

Complex Care Assistant/Support Worker

Pay: £15.00 – £16.00 per hour plus pension and holiday pay, equating to £17.31 – £18.47 per hour. Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week, with flexible shifts and opportunities for short or 12‑hour shifts, day or night work.

Role

Provide person‑centred care to female clients in their homes, supporting a range of complex health needs including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, neurological disorders and mental health. Duties include:

• Assist with mobility, meals, household tasks and medication administration.
• Provide specialist support such as PEG feeding, suctioning and tracheostomy care.
• Offer transport services when required.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations at all times.

Qualifications

• Female applicant only, in accordance with a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
• NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care.
• Minimum 3 months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or familial support.

Benefits

• Free DBS check.
• Paid training after successful completion of 1 week’s work.
• Enhanced bank holiday rates.
• Referral scheme – £250 for every successful referral.
• Mileage contribution for drivers.
• Flexible working hours (full‑time, part‑time and casual).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Rising Stars programme – structured development with fully funded NVQs and mentoring.