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Care AssistantinMerseysideinMerseysidePUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Excellent pay rates from £13.00 per hour PLUS holiday pay PLUS pension GOOD SALARY 

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Competitive pay rates starting from £13 per hour, along with additional benefits such as mileage, holiday pay, and pension contributions.
Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays, ensuring that your extra effort is rewarded.
Flexible working hours that allow you to balance your work and personal life effectively.
A rewarding bonus of £250 for referring friends to join Alcedo Care, recognizing your contribution to the team.
Opportunities for genuine career progression with support to complete NVQ qualifications, enhancing your professional skills.
Comprehensive in-house training ensures that no previous experience is necessary, allowing you to start a fulfilling career in healthcare.
A strong reputation and community trust, as Alcedo Care has been rated in the top 20 homecare providers in the UK for five consecutive years.
Alcedo Care is seeking Care Assistants to provide in-home care for clients in the South Liverpool area. The role offers competitive pay rates starting from £13 per hour, with additional benefits including mileage compensation, holiday pay, and a pension scheme. Shift options include morning and evening hours, and applicants are required to have their own vehicle for commuting to areas such as Knowsley, Huyton, and West Derby.

No prior experience is necessary, as the company provides comprehensive training to ensure high care standards. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supporting clients with mobility, and administering medication while documenting care activities. Alcedo Care emphasises a work-life balance, career progression opportunities, and rewards, such as a £250 bonus for referring friends. As a top-rated homecare provider in the UK, Alcedo Care values its staff and fosters a supportive working environment.
Competitive pay rates starting from £13 per hour, along with additional benefits such as mileage, holiday pay, and pension contributions.
Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays, ensuring that your extra effort is rewarded.
Flexible working hours that allow you to balance your work and personal life effectively.
A rewarding bonus of £250 for referring friends to join Alcedo Care, recognizing your contribution to the team.
Opportunities for genuine career progression with support to complete NVQ qualifications, enhancing your professional skills.
Comprehensive in-house training ensures that no previous experience is necessary, allowing you to start a fulfilling career in healthcare.
A strong reputation and community trust, as Alcedo Care has been rated in the top 20 homecare providers in the UK for five consecutive years.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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