Complex Care Assistant – Guaranteed 36-Hour Contract

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Guaranteed 36 hours every week
£14.75–£15.75 per hour + pension + holiday pay
Equivalent rolled-up rate: £16.53–£17.65 per hour
Free DBS Check | Immediate Interviews | Fast-Tracked Recruitment

12-hour shifts available:

• 7:00pm–7:00am (Nights)

A 36-hour contract would typically consist of three 12-hour shifts per week.

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 Complex Care Assistant to support one client in their own home in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. This is a dedicated 36-hour contracted position providing 2:1 support for a client who requires tracheostomy care, enteral feeding support and assistance with daily living activities.

With guaranteed contracted hours, this role offers reliable income, consistency and long-term stability.

What You'll Be Doing

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

• Providing tracheostomy care and airway management

• Supporting PEG feeding and hydration requirements

• Providing medication support and clinical observations

• Supporting with personal care, mobility and daily living activities

• 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

• 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

• A minimum of 6 months' hands-on care experience in a UK care setting or experience 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

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