Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Care Assistant supporting one client in BB5.
Excellent rates of pay: £14.75‑£15.75 per hour plus pension and holiday pay, equating to £17.03‑£18.18 per hour. Guaranteed income with full‑time minimum contracted hours (24 or 36 hrs). Free DBS check.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Complex Care Assistant to provide dedicated 2:1 support for a client in their own home. The role involves caring for an individual with a tracheostomy, ventilator support requirements, and a spinal condition including autonomic dysreflexia (AD). The role requires confidence in delivering high‑quality respiratory and clinical care, while building a consistent, trusting relationship with the client and their family. You will be fully supported by our in‑house Registered Nurses and specialist training team, with client‑specific training and competency sign‑off provided.
Shifts are 12‑hour day or waking night shifts on a rota basis – 08:00‑20:00 or 20:00‑08:00.
Key Responsibilities
* Tracheostomy care and suctioning
* Ventilator monitoring and support
* Respiratory observations and escalation
* Medication support
* Personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks
* Promoting independence, dignity, and safety at all times
Benefits
* Paid specialist training after successful completion of 1 week’s work
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Mileage contribution for drivers
* Flexible working options (full‑time, part‑time, or bank)
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Award‑winning in‑house training team (Princess Royal Training Award)
Experience Required
* At least 3 months’ hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting or family support role
* Confidence working with complex and clinical needs (tracheostomy/vent experience preferred; training provided if not client‑specific)
* A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach
Applications are open to female candidates only, due to the specific needs of the client supported. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, relating to privacy, dignity, and safeguarding considerations.
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