Overview
Join Alcedo Care St Helens as a Children's Care Assistant working within the areas of St Helens, Rainhill and Newton-le-willows.
Excellent rates of pay £14.00 - £15.00 per hour, plus pension and holiday pay (equivalent to £16.16 - £17.31 per hour).
We offer a free DBS check. Immediate interviews available – let's fast‑track your application.
Expected average hours – 20 to 40 hours per week. Shifts are flexible where possible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12‑hour shifts, day or night.
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 Children's Care Assistant?
Alcedo Care is proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.
Benefits
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £250 for every successful 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
What we offer for your development
We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring. Our award‑winning in‑house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need.
About the Role
As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.
The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing as well as supporting with medication, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. You will promote people’s independence while bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.
Prior experience is not required; all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.
Due to the nature of the role—including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and flexible hours including late evenings and weekends—you must be aged 18 or over. The 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 dedicated recruitment team is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Children's Care Assistant.
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