Alcedo Care - Workington

23/12/2025

✨Annual Carers Awards 2025✨

Yesterday, we held our annual carers' awards ceremony. Our staff team and clients have been voting throughout December for who they wanted to receive this year's awards. We are truly proud of all of our staff and we couldn't support our clients without you ❤️

We want to say a massive thank you and well done to all staff from everyone here at Alcedo Care 👏

Here are some of our winners pictured below🎉
🏆Stacy- New carer of the year (pictured bottom left)
🏆Sana- Carer of the year (pictured bottom middle)
🏆Rebecca- Clients’ carer of the year (pictured bottom right)
🏆Mandy- Carers’ carer of the year (not pictured as she was on shift 😆)

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas! We're celebrating the season with a little clarity: our hourly rates stay the same for our clients on all Bank Holidays, including those over Christmas and New Year. No extra fees, no surprise charges! Wishing you a joyful festive season 🎄

22/12/2025

"Nothing is impossible." 💙 That's the motto for Taylor and his amazing family.

After caring for Taylor alone for over a year, his mother found peace of mind with Alcedo Care. Our 2:1 complex care team doesn't just manage his severe respiratory issues and medical needs (medication, peg feeds, suctioning); they enrich his life!

From taking Taylor to college to study music, which he absolutely loves, to helping him move forward and live his best life, our goal is to support the whole family. Now, Taylor's mum has the vital free time to see friends and bond with her other sons.

See how our compassionate, highly trained carers are making a difference in Taylor's life:

Meet Taylor, an inspirational young man whose story proves that with the right support, anything is possible. Living with a complex, rare disease that causes...

20/12/2025

This Christmas, every home deserves cheer. We're dedicated to making sure the warmth of the season and the highest quality care reaches all of our clients. 🏡💙

Christmas is about being together. If your family can't be near, remember: "Our family is here when your family can't be." Wishing you a safe and peaceful ho...

19/12/2025

Alcedo Care is about more than just support, it's about adventure! Josie looks forward to going out with her carers and having fun, bowling and listening to Taylor Swift! 🎳🎶

Having a dedicated carer closer to her age means she gets to have "an adventure" and comes home happy, making the rest of the day better!

See the joy of independence here 👉 https://alcedocare.info/4oiT2oi

Josie has lived with epilepsy for much of her life. After having part of her brain removed to help stop her seizures, life was full of challenges—not just fo...

18/12/2025

⏰FREE DBS-LIMITED TIME ONLY! ⏰

From now up until 31st December 2025, Alcedo Care will be kindly covering all costs for new DBS applications for all new candidates who join our teams in Workington and Carlisle.

This is a limited time offer for new starters to help you get set up with your career in care.
To apply for our current vacancies, please:

visit our website https://alcedocare.info/3GmsVw9

or call us on 📞01900 517300 (Workington) or 📞01228 273200 (Carlisle) and choose option 3 for recruitment.

18/12/2025

Spread the cheer! Our hourly rates remain the same for clients during the festive season and all Bank Holidays. That means no extra charges, ever! Have a truly Merry Christmas. 🎄

18/12/2025

Looking for a fresh start or new challenge?🤔

Why not join us at Alcedo Care and feel the benefit of making a difference to vulnerable young children and adults? We currently have vacancies available within our Workington and Carlisle branches.

At Alcedo Care, you will be supported in your role every step of the way with:

✨Comprehensive nurse-led training
✨Regular check-ins with management and team meetings
✨Flexible working patterns to suit you
✨Enhanced pay rates when working within our complex packages, ranging from £14.75 - £15.25 per hour
✨The ability to join our rising stars programme and gain access to higher education courses, including NVQs
✨Block working with small client teams (no 15-minute calls or visiting 20+ clients per day)
✨A fun working environment, supporting clients with community activities and days out

To find out more about our roles, call us on 📞 01900 517300 and speak to our dedicated recruiter Hayley on option 3. Alternatively, pop to our website https://alcedocare.info/48RGYCZ to submit an application form.

💙Alcedo Care- Enriching lives and supporting independence 💙

17/12/2025

We’re excited to announce that Alcedo Care has been named a finalist in *five* categories in the 2026 Home Care Awards! 🏆

✨Respite care expertise
✨Specialist care expertise
✨Training and staff development expertise
✨Live-in care expertise
✨Most Outstanding Independent Home Care Provider

This incredible recognition reflects the dedication, hard work and compassion of our team, who strive every day to provide the best possible care for our clients. 💙

At Alcedo Care, we are committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where our clients can thrive in the comfort of their own homes. This nomination is a true reflection of our commitment to providing exceptional, person-centred care.

A huge thank you to our amazing staff, clients and their families for trusting us with their care – we couldn’t have achieved this without you.

16/12/2025

Don't wait for a fall to take action! 💡

Falls are a serious concern, especially for those over 65, but they are not inevitable.

Simple steps like better lighting, clearing clutter and regular balance exercises can make a huge difference in securing your home and maintaining your independence.

Tap the link below to learn:
🔑 Simple room-by-room safety checks.
💪 Strategies to maintain crucial balance.
👀 Who is most at risk?

https://alcedocare.info/4pyaWE9

Falls are a serious concern, especially for those over 65. Simple steps can make a huge difference in securing your home and preventing falls