Complex Care Assistant

Alcedo Care Preston
  • Title Complex Care Assistant
  • Setting Clients Home
  • Role Carer / Support Worker
  • Salary £14.00 to £14.50 per hour PLUS holiday pay, mileage & pension
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Preston, Lancashire

Job Summary

Date posted: 6 March 2025

Alcedo Care are currently recruiting experienced Complex Care Workers to join our ever-growing team as we continue to expand our Complex Care and clinical services across the wider Preston area. All of our Complex Care packages are Nurse-led meaning all training requirements and competency sign-offs will be given by our Registered Nurses prior to commencement of shifts. Our working pattern runs on a two weekly basis and will range from 4-12 hour shifts within the client’s own home, including waking nights. More information will be given during the next steps of your application in our pre-screen stage of the recruitment process.

Join our award-winning company, by helping to support our customers with the care requirements as seen below. Please note, care needs could include all details as listed –

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) care
  • Monitoring and responding to ventilation care
  • Administering nebulizers
  • Oral and tracheal suction care
  • Administering medications
  • Pressure area and skin care
  • Support clients' communication needs
  • Supporting clients with full personal care needs

Working for Alcedo Care offers you the following:

  • Excellent pay rates + holiday pay + pension scheme
  • Specialized Nurse training tailored to the complex package of care in which you will be supporting
  • Full training will be given including competency sign-offs by our Registered nurses
  • Contracted hours offered after a 12-week probation period
  • Weekly pay (every Friday)
  • Bluelight card subscription paid for by Alcedo Care
  • Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
  • Fantastic training program including online/practical training
  • End of year carer awards, including regular nominations for Carer of the month
  • Free mental wellbeing 24/7 support available

Whether you have care experience working for the NHS as a care assistant or nurse; previously worked in a care home or nursing home; been a care assistant in the community; or private carer for a family member; experience in Nurseries as a Nursery Nurse; we offer full training and support to become a complex care assistant.

The following experience may be useful but is not essential

  • Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
  • Care Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Personal Assistant
  • Homecare Worker
  • Home Carer
  • Community Care

For immediate consideration, please apply online now and one of our recruiters will be in touch with you as soon as possible to commence the application process.

Enriching lives & supporting independence in your local community with Alcedo Care, one of the highest rated Homecare groups in the UK!

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) care
  • PEG feeding
  • Ventilator Care
  • Administering Nebulisers
  • Tracheal Suction
  • Oral suction
  • Personal Care