Male Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £14.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | CA14 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Alcedo Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MaleCSW-APR-46358 |
Summary
Male Care Assistant: Alcedo Care
Pay rates starting from £14.00ph including paid mileage, holidays, and pension. This role is currently accepting applications from drivers only.
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.
We are seeking a compassionate Male care assistant to work with our young male clients supporting them with daily activities and all aspects of their care needs. These clients are based in and around west Cumbria.
Your role will involve supporting children and adults with.
• Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, Challenging behaviour, and mental health needs.
• Supporting with medications and complex care needs such as peg feeding, hoisting, respite care and much more.
• Assisting clients to go out into the community.
• Providing positive behaviour support.
• Working confidently as part of a team.
• Being flexible and able to adapt to new challenges.
• Liaise with client families and provide extra support when required.
• Assisting with personal care and toileting where required.
Shift patterns can be discussed at interview stage and will typically involve being available to work between 10am-2pm Monday-Friday and availability to work later nights and weekend working where required on a fortnightly rolling rota working weekend on weekend off basis.
Having your own car and UK driving licence is essential for this role. Previous care experience is not always necessary but is desirable. All training and ongoing support will be provided.
All successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check. Any previous convictions or charges must be disclosed in your initial telephone conversation. Due to the nature of our roles, you must also be 18+ to apply.
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