Weekend Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcedo Care is seeking passionate Weekend Care Assistants in Skelmersdale. This role involves providing personal care and support to clients in their homes. No experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. Enjoy competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates from £13-15 per hour

Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Reward and recognition schemes

Free 24/7 wellbeing support

Healthcare career progression opportunities

DBS Payment Scheme

£250 Welcome Bonus after probation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting clients with mobility and transfers.
• Administering and documenting medication.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to support individuals

Job description

Join to apply for the Weekend Care Assistant role at Alcedo Care.

Alcedo Care are currently recruiting for Weekend Care Assistants in the Skelmersdale 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? 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 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 groceries, holidays, and more!
• 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 payment upon accepting a job offer, followed by 3 payments of £15)
• £250 Welcome Bonus after successful 3-month probationary review

This Role Will Include

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

Experience in care is not necessary; full training and support are provided. You must be 18 or older, and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. If you want to join a company that values its carers, apply now for an initial discussion with our Recruitment Team.