Overview
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Base pay range: Excellent rates of pay £17.00 to £18 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £19.62 - £20.78!).
Location: Kendal, the Lake District and surrounding areas.
Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years. You will join our team delivering quality care, enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.
Benefits
* £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral
* Mileage contribution for drivers
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time and casual)
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
We deliver more than a million care hours each year with an award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, and are recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.
Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.
Role
As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. The Complex Care Assistant role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs. You will receive comprehensive training and competency sign-off from our in-house team of Registered Nurses to ensure you are confident in your role. You will also carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, digital stimulation for bowel management, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care, and provide ongoing assistance with continence, medication, mobility, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. You will promote people’s independence while bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.
Requirements
* At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
* Aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role (personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and flexible hours).
* Role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Join Our Team
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Complex Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Community Services
* Hospitals and Health Care
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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