Homecare Assistant (Nights)
Alcedo Care
£13.4 - £15.25 per hour GBP per hour
Blackburn
Part time
The Breakroom Take
About Alcedo Care
Alcedo Care is a Homecare provider. They provide care for individuals with a range of needs in their own home.
Job description from Alcedo Care
Location: Blackburn, Burnley, Ribble Valley
Company: Alcedo Care
Job Type: Night Shifts - FULL and PART TIME
Pay Rate: £13.40 - £15.25 per hour + Holiday Pay + Pension Scheme
Alcedo Care is a compassionate and dedicated care provider offering high-quality complex care to older adults, children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and children with complex health needs. We are currently looking for reliable, empathetic, and committed Night Home Care Workers to join our team and provide exceptional care to those who need it most.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Night Home Care Worker at Alcedo Care, your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care and support to older adults, children with SEN, and those with complex health needs.
- Assisting with mobility, medication administration, and basic health monitoring during the night.
- Ensuring a safe and secure environment for the individuals in your care.
- Offering companionship and emotional support to help improve the quality of life for those we care for.
- Communicating effectively with families, other carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Helping with tasks such as feeding, bathing, and dressing, ensuring the comfort and dignity of each individual.
- Previous experience in a care role is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.
- A caring, compassionate nature with a passion for improving the lives of others.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work night shifts.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, health, and safety protocols.
- A valid driving license and access to a car would be advantageous but not essential.
- Competitive pay rates of £13.40 - £15.25 per hour + Holiday + Pension
- Holiday pay and pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
- A supportive, friendly working environment where your contributions are valued.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Alcedo Care is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
Map
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Alcedo Care pay care assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Alcedo Care pay care assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
86% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
86% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Alcedo Care pay care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Needs improving
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
100% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Alcedo Care?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 73% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 7% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for care assistants at Alcedo Care to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Alcedo Care?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
64% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Alcedo Care managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
100% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Needs improving
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Alcedo Care?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do care assistants work the same number they are contracted for at Alcedo Care?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
85% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel treated with respect
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
69% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
92% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Alcedo Care?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
79% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
54% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do care assistants at Alcedo Care recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
80% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Alcedo Care?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are care assistants given support to progress at Alcedo Care?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do care assistants think Alcedo Care head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
77% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do care assistants feel well informed about how Alcedo Care is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
82% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Alcedo Care employees say about their job
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Best thing
The kids that I work with
Worst thing
The office
Support worker at Alcedo Care, April 2025
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Best thing
Clients ,co workers
Worst thing
Lack of support unfriendly office staff
Carer at Alcedo Care, January 2025
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