Join the Alcedo Care Team

Care Assistant - Days & Nights

Posted 16 April 2026


Join Alcedo Care as a Home Care Assistant – £13.50–£14.40 per hour (up to £16.62 inc. holiday pay) – Immediate Start

Southport, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Formby, Maghull, Tarleton, Chorley and surrounding areas

Excellent rates of pay £13.50 to £14.40 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £15.58 to £16.62 per hour including holiday pay & pension)

Immediate interviews available – fast-track your application today!
Free DBS check provided

Expected average hours – 20 to 40+ hours per week. Flexible shifts available, including short shifts, full days, and 12-hour day or night shifts.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and want to support individuals in their own homes as a Care Assistant?

At Alcedo Care, we are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. Join our friendly and supportive team delivering high-quality care and making a real difference in your local community.

Why join Alcedo Care?

  • Enhanced bank holiday rates
  • Paid training after successful completion of 1 week’s work
  • £250 referral bonus for every successful referral
  • Mileage contribution for drivers
  • Flexible working hours (full-time, part-time, and casual)
  • 24/7 wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free DBS check

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North West, Cumbria, Yorkshire and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours each year.

Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensures you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant. We are also recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

We are committed to your development, offering fully funded NVQs and career progression through our Rising Stars programme.

About the role:

As a Care Assistant, you will support individuals of all ages in their own homes, helping them live independently and with dignity.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Personal care including washing, dressing, and continence support
  • Assisting with medication
  • Meal preparation and light household tasks
  • Providing companionship and promoting independence

This role is about more than care – it’s about bringing comfort, dignity, and joy to the people you support.

What we’re looking for:

  • A caring, compassionate, and reliable nature
  • A genuine desire to make a difference
  • No previous experience required – full training provided

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today and start a rewarding career making a difference every day.

 


Contact information

Lucy Deighton