Overview
Join Alcedo Care as a Home Care Worker in Southport & Ormskirk, also covering Skelmersdale.
Excellent rates of pay £13.50 to £14.40 PLUS pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a rolled up pay rate of £15.58 to £16.74). We are offering a free DBS check. Immediate interviews available.
Shifts are flexible where possible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12-hour shifts days or nights. Mileage contribution for drivers. Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual).
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.
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, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, you will be a people person who enjoys meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. The role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing, medication support, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. You will promote people’s independence and bring a real sense of joy to those you support.
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.
Requirements & Qualifications
* No prior experience required; full training provided.
* Aged 18 or over due to nature of the role.
* Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Benefits
* Competitive pay £13.50 to £14.40 per hour, plus pension and Holiday Pay (rolled up pay rate £15.58 to £16.74).
* Free DBS check.
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme – £250 for every successful referral.
* Enhanced bank holiday rates.
* Training and development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring through the Rising Stars programme.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support.
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time and casual).
* Mileage contribution for drivers.
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