Expected average hours - 20 to 40 hours per week. Shifts are flexible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12‑hour shifts, days or nights. Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Complex Care Assistant?
* Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* 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 are offering a free DBS check!
We have over 24 branches across the North‑West, Lakes, Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, delivering more than a million care hours each year. Our award‑winning in‑house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need as a Complex Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.
Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring to help you progress in your career with Alcedo Care.
Applications for this role are open to candidates who meet the criteria of being female due to the specific needs of the clients we support. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will support female clients, including providing transport and working in situations involving privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations. For this reason, we are only able to consider female applicants for this position. All other aspects of recruitment will be assessed fairly and on merit.
About the Role
As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. You will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions and neurological disorders. You will be fully supported with expert training and competency sign‑off from our in‑house team of Registered Nurses and training team, giving you the confidence to excel in your role. From specialist care such as PEG, suction and tracheostomy support to assisting with medication, mobility, meal preparation and household tasks, you will develop skills that truly make a difference.
Qualifications
You need at least 3 months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or family support to be confident and ready to support our clients with more advanced needs.
Pay & Benefits
Excellent rates of pay: £14.75 – £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £17.03 – £18.18 per hour including holiday pay & pension).
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