Support Worker

Job summary

We are looking for compassionate and committed Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants in Lewisham, who are passionate about delivering the highest quality one-to-one care for our service user, building positive relationships with them and their family while enabling them to live as independently as possible in her home.

Our service user is a lady in her 50s who lives in Lewisham in her family home with her daughter. She requires support throughout the day on a 1:1 basis.

Whilst at home she enjoys watching her favourite TV programs such as Loose Women, various series on Netflix, watching films with her carers, and enjoys discussing the plot throughout.

A good pamper session is another favourite pastime of hers, especially having her hair washed and nails done, and enjoys the occasional takeaway when she can.

Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team

Main duties of the job

Our service user is very sociable and loves spending quality time with her family and care team, getting out into the community, and enjoying the sunshine in her garden.

Throughout the day you will be required to assist her to enjoy her hobbies, interests and accessing social activities, as well as meeting her clinical care needs, and supporting with her personal care and moving and handling requirements. You will also offer encouragement to promote her independence as much as possible.

We have the following shifts available;

• Part Time Days
• 2 Shifts Per Week
• 8:00am-8:00pm

Take a look at our pay rates

We are Currently paying £14.00 per hour for this position (£168 approx. per 12-hour shift)

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.

About us

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