Support Worker, York, North Yorkshire

Job description

• Support Worker
• Location: York, YO61
• Pay Rate: £15.00 - £20.00 Per hour

We are looking for support workers who can work up to full-time hours, with availability to do a variety of shifts.

Please note there will be a requirement to work weekends, sleeping night shifts and waking night shifts as part of this role.

Term Time (Mon-Fri)

• After School: 15:30-21:00
• Waking Night shift: 21:00-08:00
• Sleeping Night shift: 22:00-08:00

Non-Term Time (Mon-Fri)

• Day shift: 08:00-20:00
• Waking Night shift: 20:00-08:00
• Sleeping Night shift: 22:00-08:00

Weekends (Sat & Sun)

• Day shift: 08:00-20:00
• Waking Night shift: 20:00-08:00
• Sleeping Night shift: 22:00-08:00

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Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
• Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team
• Ongoing career development
• Support from our experienced Clinical Team
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Loyalty Reward Schemes
• Company pension

Don't just take our word for it...

“I was very sceptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.” – Current HCA

About This Role

We are looking for caring and dedicated Complex Care Support Workers to join an established team, supporting a happy and charming 9-year-old boy with complex and changing care needs, including intractable epilepsy, dystonia, severe visual impairment and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

Based in the Easingwold area of York, this role involves supporting our client at home and in the community, including accompanying the family on days out. Our client requires full support with all aspects of personal care, feeding, medication and moving and handling. Care is delivered on a 2:1 basis during the day and 1:1 at night.

You will work alongside a loving family and an experienced team of Support Workers and therapists, helping to ensure our client receives the care and support he needs to enjoy a happy and fulfilling life with his family.

We are looking for someone who is kind, compassionate and reliable, with the ability to adapt to his changing needs. You should enjoy learning new skills, working collaboratively and making a positive difference to the lives of the people you support.

We are looking for candidates who can work up to full-time hours and are flexible to cover a variety of shifts.

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.”

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs is desirable.

Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in-house nursing team.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK*
• Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be confident and comfortable driving the client’s adapted vehicle.
• Be comfortable working in a home environment with a pet dog.
• Be flexible working weekends, sleeping night shifts and waking night shifts as part of this role.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children
• Caring, kind and compassionate
• Reliable and professional
• An excellent communicator
• Committed to delivering person-centred care
• A positive team player

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Why Apollo?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home.

We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to build a rewarding career with Apollo Home Healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our dedicated team.