Care Assistant

Join Alcedo Care Preston as a Care Assistant working within the areas of Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Croston. Lostock Hall, Walton le dale, Penwortham and Garstang.

Excellent rates of pay £13.40-£13.90 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £15.47-£16.05

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 five years. You'll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral.
• 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'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.

Role

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 support 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 night shifts, 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 local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.