Support worker, Leek, Staffordshire

Job description

• Support Worker
• Location: Leek, ST13
• Pay Rate: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
• Shifts. Part-Time | Days | Various shift patterns available

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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 are looking for compassionate, patient, and engaging Support workers to provide dedicated 1:1 care for a bright and lovable 9-year-old boy within his family home.

He is non-verbal and communicates using a Smartbox. He enjoys music, games, YouTube, sensory activities, spending time on his iPad, and attending hydrotherapy sessions.

He loves interaction and thrives on meaningful engagement, so we are looking for someone fun, attentive, and able to build a positive relationship with both him and his family.

You will provide person-centred care and support with daily tasks such as personal care and mobility, while remaining vigilant to his clinical care needs as required.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference while supporting a child with complex care needs in a safe, nurturing, and family-centred environment.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 3 months’ care experience
• Confidence with medication administration, personal care, and moving & handling
• Clear communication skills
• SEN experience is preferred
• Full UK manual driving licence required

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

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

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.