Weekend Care Assistant

Weekend Support Worker-Alcedo Care

Pay Rates starting from £13.50-£14.50 per hour PLUS Pension Plus Holiday Pay

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for 5 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 Role

We are looking for dedicated individuals with prior experience in a professional care setting, to work within our complex care packages in the west Cumbria area. This is community-based role and will involve working with both Adults and Children.

This role is for weekends only, if you are looking for full time roles please see our other vacancies.

You will be required to work either on a 1-1 or double up basis. Daily responsibilities of the role may include:

• Promoting independence
• Managing behaviours and emotions
• Supporting with Autism, ADHD and Learning Difficulties
• Supporting sensory needs
• Managing medication
• Supporting with mental health
• Managing challenging behaviour
• Meal preparation
• Social enrichment
• Education support
• Personal care

Why Alcedo Care?

• Competitive rates of pay starting from £13.50ph
• Paid mileage on top of your hourly rate
• Enhanced pay during bank holidays and weekends
• Rewards and refer a friend bonus of up to £250!
• Nurse led training and ongoing support
• NVQ career progression opportunities

Requirements of the role

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Previous experience within a professional care setting, preferably community based.
• Previous work experience and knowledge of autism, sensory impairments, challenging behaviour, complex care and mental health.
• Be strong willed and resilient
• Strong knowledge and experience in using alternative methods of communication
• Able to use own judgement and make informed decisions in emergency situations
• Able to work as part of team
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and safeguarding policies

Sound like the role for you? Want to make a difference to someone’s life? Hit the apply button today and one of our friendly recruiters will review your application and be in touch for an initial chat.

Please note that due to the nature of our roles you must be over 18 years of age to apply and pass an enhanced DBS background check.