Support Worker

Apollo Home Healthcare

The closing date is 31 December 2024

Job summary

We are seeking dedicated Support Workers who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

By joining us as a Support Worker, youll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a male in his 30s, in Reepham.

Our service user is an active gentleman with numerous interests, including watching TV, listening to music, painting and engaging in water activities. Although he cannot communicate verbally, he expresses his needs through body language.

We are looking for patient and encouraging individuals to support him in living as independently as possible, while staying alert and responsive to his needs. Youll carry out meal preparation, support domestic tasks, and provide personal care when required.

Experience with learning disabilities (LD) or special educational needs (SEN) is advantageous but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Pay Rates:

  • £14.50 - £16.50 per hour
  • Approx. £116.00 - £132.00 (per 8-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

  • Full Time and Part Time
  • Days: 8 Hour Shifts
  • Must be available on alternate weekends

This isn't just a job it's a chance to have a significant impact on our service users life.

About us

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation

We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users.

We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:

  • Flexible hours to suit*
  • Confirmed rotas
  • Excellent rates of pay - Weekly
  • Holiday pay
  • Excellent rewards and recognition scheme
  • Opportunity to work with other service users in the area*
  • Ongoing professional training and development

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 to £16.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0023-21070reepham

Job locations

1

Please note we are unable to provide the actual address

The area below is where the role is located:

Reepham, Norfolk

NR10 4LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.

The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.

Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the service users individual care and support plan.

The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible.

Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 3 months previous care experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Personal Care
  • Moving and Handling
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 3 months previous care experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Personal Care
  • Moving and Handling

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Apollo Home Healthcare

Address

1

Please note we are unable to provide the actual address

The area below is where the role is located:

Reepham, Norfolk

NR10 4LA


Employer's website

https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Apollo Home Healthcare

Address

1

Please note we are unable to provide the actual address

The area below is where the role is located:

Reepham, Norfolk

NR10 4LA


Employer's website

https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

jobs@apollohomehealthcare.com

01902847111

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 to £16.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0023-21070reepham

Job locations

1

Please note we are unable to provide the actual address

The area below is where the role is located:

Reepham, Norfolk

NR10 4LA


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