Overview
Join to apply for the Male Complex Care assistant role at Alcedo Care.
This range is provided by Alcedo Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Join Alcedo Care Workington as a Complex Care Assistant working within the Workington area. Excellent rates of pay £14.75-£15.25 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £17.03-£17.70).
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and a desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Complex Care Assistant?
Alcedo Care is proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.
* £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / 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
We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. 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 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.
Role
As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages. The Complex Care Assistant Role at Alcedo Care involves delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex health needs, including spinal injuries, respiratory conditions, and neurological disorders. You will receive comprehensive training and competency sign-off from our in-house team of Registered Nurses to ensure you are confident in your role. You will also carry out clinical tasks such as manual cough assist, digital stimulation for bowel management, postural and spinal support, PEG care, tracheostomy care, and provide ongoing assistance with continence, medication, mobility, meal preparation and helping with household tasks, while promoting people’s independence and bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.
To work with us as a Complex Care Assistant, you’ll need at least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting.
Skills Required & Qualifications
* 6 months care experience or relevant experience in a support worker, education, or care assistant role
* Experience with ADHD, Learning Disability, and Social Visits
* A strong desire to support others and make a positive difference in people’s lives
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 local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Complex Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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