Position Overview & Specifications
Description
Apex Prime Care is seeking to recruit a support worker in the Southampton area. Apex Prime Care is committed to enriching the lives of those we care for to help them maintain and where possible improve their independence.
This post provides an excellent opportunity for someone to join Apex Prime Care, a dynamic family-run organisation, with great terms and conditions and all the support, training and development opportunities you will need to really make a difference to people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities
The role is for 30+ hours per week over 5 days. The exact days and times of those hours will be arranged in line with the client's needs. It is a permanent post subject to the successful completion of the probationary period.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have up to date knowledge, experience and passion for supporting clients who are vulnerable to mental health and substance misuses issues. The successful candidate must have an understanding of the issues that face this client group, have skills in engaging people positively, have good interpersonal skills with a flexible and practical approach to delivering services through working in partnership with key agencies.
The successful candidate will need to be committed and enthusiastic. You will be required to provide support designed to minimise the impact of substance misuse, with an emphasis on improving the resilience, emotional well-being and social functioning. You will promote healthier lifestyles and wellbeing to break the harmful patterns of behaviours and risk-taking that negatively affects clients. You will be expected to work in partnership alongside a variety of other agencies.
Benefits
Birthday Annual Leave *- 10% Off The Gym Group memberships*
- Eligible for a Blue Light Card- save money in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with the Blue Light Card.
- Guaranteed hours and a contract from Day 1 of your employment!
- Refer a Friend- earn up to £500 for every person you recommend joins the team*
- Competitive pay with annual reviews and enhanced rate after 2 years service with us!
- Walking rounds available (dependent on location)
- Paid holidays
- We are not an agency, and we put our people first!
- T&Cs apply.
About Apex Prime Care
We are a family-run home care provider operating across the South of England. We specialise in providing exceptional home care for the elderly and specialist support for anyone who cannot wholly look after themselves.
We strive to maintain and where possible improve our clients’ independence. Our friendly and compassionate carers are trained and experienced in delivering high quality care and companionship.
We are regularly recruiting for care positions in our service areas across the South Coast of the UK. Carers choose hours that suit them, with varied and rewarding work helping others and excellent pay. The standard of care can make a significant difference to the quality of people's lives, so we are seeking genuinely caring people.