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Adult Support Worker-Alcedo Care

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

Alcedo Care has been rated 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 Workington 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 hosting and wheelchairs.
Supporting with mental health
Meal preparation
Social enrichment
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 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