Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Newark, NG24
Please Note: We are unable to sponsor overseas candidates.
About Us:
At YorHealth, we specialise in providing nurse-led complex care to individuals of all ages, including children and adults, who require specialised healthcare assistance within their own homes. Our approach is person-centred, ensuring that every decision we make focuses on the individual's unique needs and aspirations.
We offer compassionate care for individuals with a wide range of complex health conditions, such as neurological disorders, chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, and severe developmental challenges. As a support worker, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients to maintain their dignity and quality of life in the comfort of their own home.
The Role:
We are seeking empathetic and dedicated individuals to join our team as support workers. In this role, you will assist a 1 year old little boy who lives at home with his family.
You will collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver personalised care plans tailored to each client. Your role is essential in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the people you support, and you will have a meaningful impact on their lives by providing exceptional care within the family home.
Shifts:
* Day Shifts Available working Monday to Friday: Flexibility is important as you may be required to work weekends.
What We're Looking For:
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualities and qualifications:
* Compassion and Empathy: A natural ability to connect with people, understanding the challenges faced by individuals with complex needs, and a genuine desire to enhance their quality of life.
* Experienced in Suctioning, Tracheostomies, Gastrostomies, Administering Medications and Using Mobility Aids: Experience in these areas is preferable, but full training will be provided.
* Care Experience: At least one year of general care experience is required, and experience in complex care is preferred.
* Relevant Qualifications: An NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care (or similar field) is desirable but not essential.
* Reliability and Trustworthiness: The ability to maintain a high standard of care, respect confidentiality, and always demonstrate professionalism.
Why Work for YorHealth?
At YorHealth, we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your efforts are truly appreciated. We provide:
* Bank Hours: Flexibility to take on additional shifts as a bank worker.
* Competitive Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications.
* Stakeholder Pension Scheme: To help you plan for your future.
* Free DBS Check: We cover the cost of your DBS check to ensure you can start working with us without delay.
* Comprehensive In-House Training: Bespoke training to ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care.
* Supportive Team: You will work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, to deliver the best possible care for our clients.
Please note: All successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Adult and Child Barred DBS check, provide references, and complete necessary training before starting the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£14.52 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Work Location: In person