Support Worker

Apollo Home Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Bishop Auckland is looking for a compassionate Support Worker. You will provide essential care and companionship to a young woman with complex medical needs. The role involves assisting with daily activities and personal care, especially during the night. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for training. Join us to truly make a difference in someone's life.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Reward & recognition programme

24/7 on-call support

Qualifications

• 3 months’ care experience is required.
• Ability to handle medication and personal care.
• Must be patient, resilient, and a clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support daily care needs and participate in activities.
• Provide reassurance and calm for the client.
• Assist with personal care during the night.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Job description

Overview

• Role: Support Worker
• Location: Bishop Auckland, DL15
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time | Days & Nights | 5-10 hour shifts

Join Our Team and Enjoy a £150 Welcome Bonus!

Terms and conditions apply

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.

We’re hiring across multiple locations, so even if this position isn’t your perfect match, we'd encourage you to apply today to hear about other opportunities in your area.

Meet Our Client

A wonderful young woman who loves to get out and about. She enjoys bowling, theatre trips, pantomimes, cinema outings, and seaside visits. When at home, she keeps busy with arts and crafts or relaxing in front of the TV. This is a fulfilling opportunity to support her both with her daily care needs and her favourite activities.

Our client requires close care due to her complex medical needs and can display challenging behaviours when feeling frustrated. We’re looking for someone confident, patient, and resilient who can provide reassurance and calm, and offer positive distractions like her favourite beads or activities. She can find it tricky to settle at night and often only sleeps for a few hours, so she’ll need gentle support, regular check-ins, and help with personal care during the night.

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

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.

Note: 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.