Support Worker, Preston, Lancashire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Preston, PR3
• Pay Rate: £14.00 – £16.50
• Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | Monday to Sunday | 12-hour shifts

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About us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.

We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

Meet Our Client

We’re looking for a confident, outgoing, and compassionate Support Worker to join the dedicated care team of a sociable and vibrant lady in Preston. She leads an active lifestyle and enjoys going out for lunch, taking day trips, cooking and preparing meals, and attending a variety of classes.

As a valued member of her team, you’ll play an important role in supporting her independence while ensuring her comfort and wellbeing throughout the day and night. Your role will include assisting with personal care, helping to prepare meals, providing support with manual handling, and delivering any clinical care as required.

This is a rewarding and engaging role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. You’ll be encouraged to take part in activities that reflect her interests and routines, promoting her independence and contributing to her overall wellbeing.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills

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What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward & recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider

Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV through this job board.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our clients and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.