Female Complex Care Assistant (Guaranteed 36-Hour Contract)

Longridge, Preston

Guaranteed 36 Hours Every Week
£16.00–£16.50 per hour + pension + holiday pay
Equivalent rolled-up rate: £18.47–£19.05 per hour
Free DBS Check | Immediate Interviews | Fast-Tracked Recruitment

Female applicants only (see eligibility criteria below).

Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for the security of a guaranteed 36-hour contract and the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills in complex care?

Alcedo Care is recruiting a Female Complex Care Assistant to support one client in their own home in Longridge, Preston. This is a dedicated 36-hour contracted position providing 2:1 support for a client living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) who requires 24-hour ventilator support, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding support, and assistance with daily living activities.

Unlike many care roles, this position offers guaranteed contracted hours, providing reliable income, consistency, and long-term stability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing person-centred complex care within the client's home

• Tracheostomy care and airway management

• Ventilator monitoring and respiratory support

• Supporting PEG feeding and hydration requirements

• Medication support and clinical observations

• Personal care, mobility assistance, and daily living support

• Supporting communication through specialist assistive technology

• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, and wellbeing at all times

Working as part of a dedicated care team, you'll help build a consistent and trusting relationship with the client and their family while supporting them to live safely and comfortably at home.

Full Specialist Training Provided

You will receive comprehensive nurse-led training, competency sign-off, and ongoing support from our in-house Registered Nurses and clinical team.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in:

• Tracheostomy care

• Ventilator management

• Airway clearance and respiratory support

• PEG feeding and nutrition support

• Complex moving and handling

• Clinical observations and escalation

• Communication support for individuals with complex needs

Why Join Alcedo Care?

• Guaranteed 36-hour contract

• Free DBS check

• Paid specialist training

• Enhanced bank holiday rates

• Mileage contribution for drivers

• Flexible working opportunities

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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

• Fully funded NVQs and career progression through our Rising Stars programme

Alcedo Care has been recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for six consecutive years, delivering over one million hours of care annually while maintaining a supportive, people-first culture.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 months' hands-on care experience in a UK care setting or supporting a family member

• Confidence supporting individuals with complex care needs

• Previous tracheostomy or ventilator experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided

• A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach

• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality person-centred care

Important Eligibility Information

This role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the privacy, dignity, and personal care needs of the client being supported.

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