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.
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.
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
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.
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
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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