Alcedo Care
Children's Care Assistant
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Children's Care Assistant
Join Alcedo Care Blackburn as a Childrens Care Assistant
Location: Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn, Burnley, Nelson, Padiham, The Ribble Valley, and Sabden
Pay Rate: £13.40 - £14.40 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £15.47 - £16.62 per hour including holiday pay & pension)
Benefits:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Pension
- Holiday Pay
- Free DBS check
- Immediate interviews available
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Paid training following successful completion of 1 week's work
- Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £250 for every successful 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
About Alcedo Care:
Alcedo Care is proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. We are offering a free DBS check and immediate interviews, fast-tracking your application. We have a strong family values and a 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.
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Expected Hours:
- 20 to 40 hours plus per week
- Shifts are flexible
- Opportunities for short shifts or 12-hour days
About The Role:
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 as a Children's Care Assistant?
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.
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You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.
Requirements:
- 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 Children's Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.
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