Overview
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 do not need previous experience to join our team, as 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 the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This 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 Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.
Disability Confident
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 Care Assistant?
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
Company
Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You'll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care including continence support, washing, and dressing.
* Support with medication, meal preparation, and helping with household tasks.
* Promote people's independence and maintain a respectful, compassionate approach.
* Support individuals in their own homes and contribute to a positive care experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
* No previous experience required; full training provided to boost skills and confidence.
* Aged 18 or over due to nature of duties.
* Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
* Flexible availability, including late evenings and weekends.
Benefits & Additional Information
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Paid training following successful completion of 1 week's work
* Extra earnings through referral scheme – £250 for every successful referral
* Mileage contribution for drivers
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, and casual)
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
* Free DBS check
* Company values: strong family culture across 25+ branches
* Award-winning in-house training with Registered Nurses and recognition (Princess Royal Training Award)
* Structured development through Rising Stars including fully funded NVQs and mentoring
* Excellent pay: £13.00–£14.00 per hour, plus pension and holiday pay (rolled-up equivalent £15.01–£16.16)
* Immediate interviews available; fast-track your application
* Expected average hours: 20–40+ hours per week; shifts are flexible (including short and 12-hour shifts, days or nights)
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