Care Assistant - Complex Care

Join Alcedo Care Blackpool as aComplex Care Assistantworking within the areas of Blackpool, Lytham St Annes and Garstang.  

Excellent rates of pay £13 to £14.50 . PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £15.01 to £16.74

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 homesas aComplex Care Assistant? 

Alcedo Careareproudly recognised asaTop 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years.You’lljoinour 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’reproud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across theNorth 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, ensure you receive all the support and skills you needas aComplex Care Assistant,recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award. 

We believe in helpingyou develop in your careerwith Alcedo Care. 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. 

TheComplex Care AssistantRole 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, just as importantly, you’ll promote people independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support. 

To work with us as a Complex Care Assistant,you’llneed to have at least 6 months of hands-on care experience in a UK care setting – this helps us make sureyou’reconfident and ready to support our clients with more advanced needs. 

AND IF COMPLEX POC SPECIFICS E.G.‘You will ideally haveexperience working with Tracheostomy Care, but this is not essential as we will provide full training.’ 

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 night shifts, applicants must be aged 18 or over.This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

Join Our Team 

Ifyou’reready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers,we’dlove to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process.Apply todayas aComplex C

Alcedo Care Limited £13.50 - £14.50 per hour Blackpool