Complex Care Assistant in Preston, Lancashire

Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Care Assistant supporting one client in PR3 

Excellent rates of pay: £14.75 - £15.75 PLUS pension PLUS holiday pay (equating to a rolled up pay rate of £17.03 – £18.18 per hour)

Free DBS check

Immediate interviews available – fast-tracked applications

Expected hours: 24–40+ hours per week

12-hour day or waking night shifts on a Rota basis - 08:00 -08:00

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Complex Care Assistant to provide 1:1 care for a client with a tracheostomy and ventilator support in their own home.

This role requires confidence in delivering high-quality respiratory and clinical care, while building a consistent, trusting relationship with the client and their family. You will be fully supported by our in-house Registered Nurses and specialist training team, with client-specific training and competency sign-off provided.

Key responsibilities include:

• Tracheostomy care and suctioning

• Ventilator monitoring and support

• Respiratory observations and escalation

• Medication support

• Personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks

• Promoting independence, dignity, and safety at all times

Why Work With Alcedo Care?

Alcedo Care is proud to be recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. We deliver over a million care hours annually and are known for our strong, supportive culture.

Benefits include:

• Paid specialist training after successful completion of 1 week’s work

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• £250 referral bonus for every successful referral

• Mileage contribution for drivers

• Flexible working options (full-time, part-time, or bank)

• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Award-winning in-house training team (Princess Royal Training Award)

We support career development through our Rising Stars programme, offering fully funded NVQs, mentoring, and progression opportunities.

Experience Required

To be considered, you’ll need:

• At least 3 months’ hands-on care experience in a UK care setting or family support role

• Confidence working with complex and clinical needs (tracheostomy/vent experience preferred; training provided if not client-specific)

• A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach

Applications are open to female candidates only, due to the specific needs of the client supported. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, relating to privacy, dignity, and safeguarding considerations.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Alcedo Care, a 10000 person sized company who are categorized as a Direct Employer.