Weekend Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned company is seeking compassionate Weekend Care Assistants to join their dedicated team in Ormskirk. This rewarding role focuses on making a positive impact in individuals' lives by providing personal care and support in the comfort of their homes. With no prior experience necessary, the company offers comprehensive training to ensure you meet high standards of care. Enjoy excellent pay rates, holiday pay, and a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Card for discounts and access to mental health support. If you are passionate about care and eager to grow in a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates from £13-15 per hour

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Reward and recognition schemes

Access to FREE 24/7 wellbeing support

Healthcare career progression opportunities

DBS Payment Scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers using appropriate techniques.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to provide personal care

Communication skills

Mobility support

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Driving licence

Medication administration skills

Job description

Alcedo Care are currently recruiting for Weekend Care Assistants in the Ormskirk and surrounding areas.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?

Join our team of Weekend Care Assistants in the Ormskirk and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes. No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect.

You must also hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Alcedo Care has been rated a 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:

• Excellent pay rates from £13-15 per hour PLUS HOLIDAY PAY & PENSION
• Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
• 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
• DBS Payment Scheme (£17.70 deposit upon accepting a job offer, followed by 3 equal payments of £15)

This role will include:

• Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques
• Administering and documenting medication
• Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams

Whether you have experience in a care setting or nursing home; if you have been a care assistant in the community; a private carer for a family member; or no care experience at all, we offer full training and support to become a qualified and confident care assistant.

You must be 18 to apply for this role and it is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You will also be required to provide satisfactory professional and/or character references.

If you want to join a company that truly appreciates its carers, please apply now for an initial discussion with our Recruitment Team.