Health Care Assistant Workington

Job title:Health Care Assistant Workington

We are looking for dedicated caring individuals who have a keen interest in working within the care sector in Workington and surrounding areas. The role will involve providing quality care and support to our clients within their own homes, therefore applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. Shift patterns run from full days to half days on a 24/7 basis and will require weekend working on a weekend on weekend off pattern. Both full and part time positions available.

We support a wide range of clients including both adults, older adults and children whom all have varying care needs. Including, dementia, autism, learning difficulties, mental health, psychical disabilities, challenging behaviour and many more. Staff will be expected to work both alone and on double up calls with other carers so being a good team player is a must! Our packages will be covering west Cumbria as a whole, you will be expected to travel between towns during your shift and mileage will be paid to accommodate this.

who we are looking for:

We are looking for hardworking individuals who show initiative towards providing quality care to others. Good communication and time keeping skills are a must. You must also be able to adapt to new challenges well and be an excellent team player. Previous experience in care work or supporting roles is desirable but not always necessary, please do not hesitate to apply even if you do not have care experience as training will be given to every new member of staff before going out to provide care.

Daily activities you will be carrying out will include but are not limited to:

- Personal care (i.e. changing incontinence pads, washing/ dressing clients)

- Meal preparation and feeding assistance

- Medication administration/support

- Using hoists, stand aids and slide sheets to assist clients to get around their home.

- Stoma and catheter care

- Cleaning

- Taking clients shopping or to appointments

- Building strong relationships with clients and their families

Alcedo Care is a family-owned business with family values at the heart of everything that we do, with a shared mission to enrich lives and support independence. We’re proud to have been voted a top 20 rated home care provider on homecare.co.uk for 4 years running. We work hard to ensure we are providing a safe and positive work environment for all staff and clients, hard work and positive attitude will not got unnoticed at Alcedo. We also have an excellent training and progression programme so that you can make the most of your career.

your benefits of working for Alcedo Care:

• Excellent rates of pay from £13.00 - £14.50 per hour.
• Weekly pay, every Friday.
• Pension + Holiday Pay + Mileage paid at £0.30p per mile.
• Contracted hours after your 3-month probation
• Full PPE provided.
• 2 uniforms free of charge
• 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.
• DBS Payment Scheme available (£10.80 deposit once accepted job offer, following weekly payments of £10).

Candidates must be UK residents only and be able to easily commute to working areas stated, a full enhanced DBS check will be required by all candidates following successful interview, charges of this is to be paid solely by the applicant at £38.00. Any previous convictions or cautions must be disclosed to staff during the initial telephone communication. All candidates must also be able supply 2 professional up only references, further references may be asked for upon request.

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