Children's Care Assistant

Complex Children's Care Assistant Role:

Pay Rates starting from £14.00 per hour PLUS Pension Plus Holiday Pay

Please note this role is currently open to drivers only.

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for 3 years in a row by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We’re a family-owned company and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are looking for work within the complex care sector. Full and part time positions are available. Positions will be covering Cockermouth and other surrounding areas in west Cumbria, you will be expected to work within adjoining towns within your shift.

Your role will involve providing care to clients in their own homes working on both single calls and double up rounds. We support children from 0-17 and adults of all ages with varying care needs and our complex care packages offer support to people with needs such as:

• Catheter and stoma care
• Tracheostomy care
• Peg feeding
• Challenging behaviour
• Severe autism or learning difficulties.
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Advanced dementia
• Palliative care

Previous experience in care is desirable but not always necessary we provide a full 3-day training programme to all successful candidates. Following this we will support you to undertake further training on complex care modules to contribute towards your continued professional development.

Responsibilities:

- To provide quality care and support to all clients in their own homes.

- Follow care plans and procedures correctly.

- Maintain client confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times.

- Work competently alone and within a team

- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to your own car.

- Assist clients with daily needs including personal care and toileting.

- Support with medications and meal preparation.

- Use hoists and stand aids effectively following correct policies and procedures.

- Support clients with attending appointments and social outings.

- Have strong communication skills and be able to build relationships with clients.

- Be comfortable working with challenging behaviour and young children.

- Be available to work alternate weekends and evenings when required.

Working with Alcedo Care’s Complex Care team gives you:

• Weekly pay, every Friday.
• Pension + Holiday Pay + Mileage £0.30p per mile.
• Full PPE provided.
• Referral bonuses for you and any friends you refer to us, that we employ.
• Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7
• Fantastic training program including online/practical training.
• Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications.

All successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check. Charges of this will be discussed in your initial conversation and are paid solely by the candidate. Any previous convictions or charges must be disclosed in your initial telephone conversation.

Due to the nature of our roles, you must also be 18+ to apply.

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