Overview
Join to apply for the Complex Care Assistant role at Alcedo Care.
Base pay range: £14.75-£15.25, plus Pension and Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £17.03-£17.60).
A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Location and scope
Join Alcedo Care Preston as a Complex Care Assistant working within Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Croston, Lostock Hall, Walton le Dale, Penwortham and Garstang.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, and neurological disorders.
* Receive comprehensive training and competency sign-off from in-house Registered Nurses.
* Carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, digital stimulation for bowel management, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care, and ongoing assistance with continence, medication, mobility, meal preparation and helping with household tasks.
* Promote independence and bring a sense of joy to those you support.
Qualifications
* At least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
* Experience with Tracheostomy Care is ideal but not essential; full training provided.
* Aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role; involves personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and flexible hours including late evenings and night shifts.
* This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Benefits and development
* £250 Welcome Bonus after successful 3-month probation review
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Referral scheme: £252 per referral
* Mileage contribution for drivers
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time and casual)
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
* Rising Stars development with fully funded NVQs and mentoring
About Alcedo Care
Alcedo Care is proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years. With over 25 branches across the North West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Complex Care Assistant.
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