Complex Care Assistant

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Join Alcedo Care Blackburn as a Complex Care Assistant working within the areas of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn, Burnley, Nelson, Padiham, Ribble Valley and Sabden.

Excellent rates of pay £14.75-£15.25 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £17.03-£17.60.

PLEASE BE AWARE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL.

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 Complex Care Assistant
?

• £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, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Complex 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.

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, 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'll need to have at least 6 months of hands‑on care experience in a UK care setting - this helps us make sure you're confident and ready to support our clients with more advanced needs.

You will ideally have experience 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 weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alcedo Care by 2x