Care Assistant(Skem26Apr2)> Posted 01 May 2025 Reference Skem26Apr2 Salary £13 - £13.50/hour Location England North West England Lancashire Skelmersdale Job type Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION Alcedo Care are recruiting Care Assistants for the Skelmersdale and surrounding areas. Excellent pay rates from £13-£13.50 per hour PLUS HOLIDAY PAY PLUS PENSION 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 Care Assistants 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 Full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle for this role. 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-£13.50 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 payment upon accepting a job offer, followed by 3 equal payments of £15) £250 Welcome Bonus (is payable on your successful 3 month probationary review meeting) 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. CAAPR2