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Join Alcedo Care Lancaster as a Care Assistant working within the areas of Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham
Excellent rates of pay £14.75 - £15.75 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £17.03 to £18.18) per hour including holiday pay & pension)
We are offering a free DBS check! Immediate interviews available - let's fast-track your application!
Expected average hours – 20 to 40 hours plus per week.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant?
Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
* Mileage contribution for drivers
* Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
* We are offering a free DBS check!
We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North-West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire and Wales. We deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.
We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring.
Applications for this role are open to candidates who meet the criteria of being female
Due to the specific needs of the clients we support, this role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The successful applicant will be required to support female clients, including providing transport and working in situations involving privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations. For this reason, we are only able to consider female applicants for this position.
This requirement relates solely to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals supported. All other aspects of recruitment will be assessed fairly and on merit.
About the Role:
Driving Requirement
This role requires the post holder to:
* Hold a full UK driving licence
* Be medically fit to drive
* Be willing to undertake appropriate checks in line with company policy
As a people person, you will enjoy meeting and supporting a diverse range of people of all ages.
The Care Assistant role involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing as well as supporting with medication, meal preparation and helping with household tasks. Just as importantly, you’ll promote people’s independence, whilst bringing a real sense of joy to those you support.
You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.
Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Join Our Team
If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our dedicated recruitment team is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.
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Salary description
£17.03 - £18.18 per hour