Children's Care Assistant

Do you want to work in a rewarding career supporting vulnerable children? We have care assistant roles available within our children's complex care packages in and around west cumbia. This is the opportunity to support vulnerable children with autism and learning difficulties and help enrich their lives through your work with them.

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for 3 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 shift will be spent working alongside you colleagues typically on a 2-1 or 3-1 carer to client ratio meaning you will always have support on hand. Shift patterns and your availability can be discussed in your initial conversation. This role will involve weekend working on a weekend on weekend off basis.

At Alcedo Care we work with clients with varying levels of care needs some of which may include:

Autism and learning difficulties support.

Managing physical disabilities

Peg feeding

Positive behavioural support

Mental health support

Diabetes Management

Personal care and toileting

Stoma or catheter care

Social interaction and educational enrichment

Previous experience in care is desirable but not always necessary we provide a full 3-day training programme to all successful candidates.

Responsibilities of the role:

- To provide quality care and support to all clients in their own homes.

- Follow care plans and procedures correctly.

- Maintain client confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times.

- Hold a full valid UK driving licence and have access to your own car.

- Assist clients with daily needs including personal care and toileting.

- Support with medications and meal preparation.

- Use hoists and stand aids effectively following correct policies and procedures.

- Support clients with attending appointments and social outings.

- Have strong communication skills and be able to build relationships with clients.

- Be comfortable working with challenging behaviour and young children.

- Be available to work alternate weekends and evenings when required.

Working with Alcedo Care's Complex Care team gives you:

Weekly pay, every Friday.

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Pay Rates starting from £14.00 per hour PLUS Pension Plus Holiday Pay, Pension + Holiday Pay + Mileage £0.30p per mile.

Full PPE provided.

Referral bonuses for you and any friends you refer to us, that we employ.

Free mental wellbeing support available 24/7

Fantastic training program including online/practical training.

Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!

Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications.