Care Assistant

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Full timePart timePer hour
Location: Longtown
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Job offered by: Austin Fraser
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Adult Support Worker - Alcedo Care

Pay Rates starting from £14.00-£14.50 per hour PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay PLUS Mileage.

Alcedo Care has been rated a top 20 homecare provider in the UK for 5 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.

Your Role We are looking for dedicated individuals with prior experience in a professional care setting to work within our Adults complex care packages in Carlisle, Longtown, and the surrounding areas.

You will be required to work either on a 1-1 or double-up basis. Daily responsibilities of the role may include:

Promoting independence Managing behaviours and emotions Supporting with learning difficulties Managing medication Tracheostomy care Peg feeding Catheter care Support with acute brain injuries Using mobility aids including hoists and wheelchairs Supporting with mental health Meal preparation Social enrichment Diabetes management Personal care

Why Alcedo Care? Competitive rates of pay starting from £14.00ph Paid mileage on top of your hourly rate Enhanced pay during bank holidays and weekends Rewards and refer-a-friend bonus of up to £250! Nurse-led training and ongoing support NVQ career progression opportunities

Requirements of the Role Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Previous experience within a professional care setting, preferably community-based and covering young adults Previous work experience and knowledge of caring for those with complex needs Be strong-willed and resilient Strong knowledge and experience with clinical skills including peg feeding and tracheostomy care Able to use own judgement and make informed decisions in emergency situations Able to work as part of a team Knowledge of professional boundaries and safeguarding policies

Shift Patterns This is a full-time role working on a zero-hour contract. All staff will be required to work on a weekend on, weekend off basis on a rolling rota. Currently, part-time hours are not available due to client requirements.

Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat, Sun Week 2 - Wed, Thurs, Fri

Sound like the role for you? Want to make a difference to someone's life? Hit the apply button today and one of our friendly recruiters will review your application and be in touch for an initial chat.

Please note that due to the nature of our roles, you must be over 18 years of age to apply and pass an enhanced DBS background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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