Care Assistant inMerseyside inMerseyside PUBLISHED
MON 6 JAN 2025
Excellent pay rates from £14 per hour GOOD SALARY
BLUE LIGHT CARD FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH PENSION WEEKEND
Alcedo Care reDZEhR
Excellent pay rates starting from £13.50 per hour, with additional compensation including holiday pay and a pension scheme.
Flexible shift patterns allow for part-time or full-time work to accommodate personal commitments.
No prior experience is necessary; comprehensive training is provided to ensure high standards of care.
Opportunities for career progression, including support to complete NVQ qualifications for professional development.
Access to a Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on groceries, holidays, and other services.
A strong focus on employee well-being, including access to free confidential 24/7 mental health support.
Alcedo Care is seeking compassionate Home Care Assistants to support clients in Wirral and surrounding areas in Merseyside. The role offers excellent pay rates starting at £13.50 per hour, along with additional benefits such as holiday pay, a pension scheme, and mileage allowances. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a full UK driving license.
Care Assistants will be responsible for providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility, administering medication, and documenting care activities. The position offers flexible full or part-time shifts and includes opportunities for healthcare career progression. Alcedo Care, recognized as one of the top 20 homecare providers in the UK, emphasises a supportive work environment where employees are valued, with additional perks like discounts through the Blue Light Card and a referral scheme.
Care Assistants will be responsible for providing personal care, assisting clients with mobility, administering medication, and documenting care activities. The position offers flexible full or part-time shifts and includes opportunities for healthcare career progression. Alcedo Care, recognized as one of the top 20 homecare providers in the UK, emphasises a supportive work environment where employees are valued, with additional perks like discounts through the Blue Light Card and a referral scheme.
Excellent Pay Rates starting from £13.50 per hour PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay!
Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years 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
Alcedo Care are looking for caring, compassionate Home care assistants to help support clients in our Wirral and surround areas. We have flexable full or part time positions available with no experience needed as full training is required!
You must be 18 and have a full Uk driving licence to apply for this role.
Shift Patterns - 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 7am-11pm. (includes alternative weekends)
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?
Join our team of Home Carers in the Wirral and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes.
Required
No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect. This role will include:
If you want to work for a company that genuinely values its carers and feel like you’d be a good fit, please apply now for an initial conversation.
Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years 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
Alcedo Care are looking for caring, compassionate Home care assistants to help support clients in our Wirral and surround areas. We have flexable full or part time positions available with no experience needed as full training is required!
You must be 18 and have a full Uk driving licence to apply for this role.
Shift Patterns - 7am-3pm / 3pm-11pm / 7am-11pm. (includes alternative weekends)
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?
Join our team of Home Carers in the Wirral and surrounding area to help provide care and assist people in their own homes.
Required
No previous experience is required as our in-house training team will ensure you are trained to the high standards of care we expect. This role will include:
- Providing personal care (including bathing, dressing, toileting)
- Supporting clients with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Administering and documenting medication
- Documenting care activities and reporting any changes in conditions to our branch teams.
- Excellent pay rates from £14 per hour
- Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
- DBS Payment Scheme available
- Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments
- Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
- Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards
- Refer a friend scheme where you can earn £250.
- Access to FREE confidential 24/7 well-being and mental health support
- Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
If you want to work for a company that genuinely values its carers and feel like you’d be a good fit, please apply now for an initial conversation.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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