Job Description

Health Care Assistant

Excellent rates of pay – £13 per hour weekdays and £13.50 per hour weekends PLUS Holiday Pay PLUS Pension

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

Want to start a career in care but don't have any experience? We can help! All you need is good people skills and a big heart - we can teach the rest!

We’re looking for a kind, caring and compassionate person to provide outstanding care in Chester and surrounding area. You’ll have a big smile and an even bigger heart, the type of person our wonderful clients will look forward to welcoming through their door each time you visit because you’re always on time and ready to make a difference. Must drive and be able to travel around the Chester area.

The role of care assistant is varied and no two days will ever be the same but will always be rewarding. Some clients just need a helping hand and a listening ear, whilst others will need more hands on support. Don’t worry if you don’t have prior experience, we provide full training and the chance to shadow experienced carers and our friendly office team are always there to help too.

When it comes to hours, we try to be as flexible as we can to meet your needs in regards to days you work as we understand people have commitments but will require some availability during evenings and weekends. Able to work in set shift patterns - 7am - 3pm / 3pm - 11pm / 7am - 11pm.

You will also need uk licence and a reliable vehicle  to ensure you can get to visits on time . 

Our carers are at the heart of everything we do, and as such we provide a wide range of benefits including:

Excellent rates of pay + holiday pay + pension

£13 weekdays and £13.50 weekends (per hour)

Weekly pay (every Friday)

DBS Payment scheme

Various discounts, reward and recognition schemes

Genuine career progression opportunities including qualifications

Free 24/7 wellbeing support

Mileage contribution for drivers at £0.35 per mile

Referral bonuses for you and any friends you refer to us that we employ

If you’re ready to make a positive impact on the lives of older people in your local area, we’d love to hear from you!

You must be 18 to apply for this role and it is subject to an enhanced DBS check and sufficent referencing. 

You must drive and have access to your own vehicle.

Understanding the role involves travelling to and from different clients houses to deliver the best quality care