Support Worker

_______________________________________ Support Worker Location: Leek, ST13 Pay Rate: £16.00-£18.00 per hour Shifts: Part-Time | Nights | 8pm-8am ________________________________________ 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 skeptical 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.” ________________________________________ About This Role 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. ________________________________________ Clinical Experience Previous experience supporting children or young people 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 child-centred care. Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required. Hold a full UK manual driving licence. 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: Caring, kind and compassionate Patient and reliable Friendly and engaging Passionate about supporting children and young people Able to build positive relations with children and their families A strong communicator A positive team player ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day. _____________