Job description
If you're looking for a rewarding new role within healthcare, you are in the right place!
Working in healthcare can be incredibly fulfilling as it allows you to make a positive impact on people's everyday lives.
We're looking for committed and engaging individuals to support our service user with his care needs throughout the night on a 1:1 basis.
Meet our service user
Our service user is a happy 10-year-old boy, who lives at home with his mum in Stockport.
He loves lots of interaction, having fun, and socialising with his family, friends, and care team. At home he enjoys playing on his IPAD, watching TikTok videos, films, and exploring arts and crafts ac.
He is very chatty and is looking for an outgoing and friendly care team he can make fun memories with. He enjoys days out and exploring the outdoors so you will be sure to hear all about his day when you are supporting him.
You will support with all aspects of his care and be vigilant to his needs, which can be intense at times. This includes personal care, tending to his clinical needs and carrying out regular observations. He is wheelchair dependent so does require support with moving and hoisting.
You will be supporting him throughout the night and will be required to sit with him to monitor him closely, carry out frequent repositioning and tend to his personal care needs as required. He generally sleeps well, but should he wake, you will offer comfort and reassurance to promote a restful environment for our service user.
This is a great opportunity for you to make a real difference to the life of a lovely boy.
Benefits of this role include
1. Welcome Bonus of £150, T&Cs apply!
2. Competitive Pay Rates
3. Confirmed Rotas
4. Full Clinical Training
We believe in creating a warm and inclusive environment where our young service user can thrive, and we're seeking a care team who shares our vision. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the life of a child and have experience or a willingness to learn about complex care needs, we want to hear from you!
It is essential for this position that candidates have previous experience in supporting and working with children within a healthcare setting
Essential Experience Required
5. 3 months previous care experience supporting children
6. Personal Care
7. Moving and Handling
8. Medication Administration
9. Clinical Care experience
Experience working with the following clinical needs is desirable, however this is not essential as full clinical training is provided:
10. Tracheostomy care
11. PEG Feeding
12. Ventilation Care
13. Cough Assist
We have the following shifts available;
14. Part Nights - 2 shifts per week
15. 7:15pm - 7:30am
16. Sundays are essential for this position
Take a look at our pay rates!
Weeknights £15.00 per hour (Approx. £183.75 per 12.25-hour shift)
Saturday £15.50 per hour (Approx. £189 per 12.25-hour shift)
Sunday £16.00 per hour (Approx. £196 per 12.25-hour shift)
Bank Holiday £18.50 per hour (Approx. £226 per12.25-hourr shift)
This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on his day-to-day life.
Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare? 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:
17. Flexible hours to suit
18. Confirmed rotas
19. Excellent rates of pay
20. Holiday pay
21. Full clinical training
22. Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
23. Ongoing professional training and development
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com to find out more. Apply for this job