Aperta Care Ltd

Female Night Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 06 June 2025

Job summary

About the Role:

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Female Support Workers with previous Support Worker experience to join our specialised team supporting our client within the S5 area of Sheffield. Our client is a teenage girl with complex health needs which also includes tracheostomy care and specialised feeding technique support throughout the night.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young persons life by providing both clinical care and daily living activity supporting her own home during the night working within the hours of10pm-10am.

(This role requires the successful applicant to be aware of the importance of our clients clinical needs which requires the Support Worker to remain awake throughout the night shift observing, monitoring and recording all intervention and presentation of our client.)

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide safe and confident care for a young female with a tracheostomy, including suctioning, humidification, PEJ feeding and emergency management if needed (full training provided).
  • Monitor her wellbeing and assist with other aspects of health and her personal care.
  • Offer emotional and social support, helping her to maintain routines, interests, and independence.
  • Work closely with her family, clinical team, and other support workers to deliver consistent care.
  • Maintain accurate records and follow care plans and risk assessments.

About us

At Caremark Rotherham & Sheffield we provide community support to children and young adults who live within their own home. The support we provide is tailored around the specific Complex care needs of our clients.

All Support Workers are fully trained, mentored and guided to ensure excellence is delivered and our clients receive consistent support by their team of regular Support Workers.

It is really important within this role to be able to communicate and build professional relationships with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

L0111-25-0001

Job locations

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to

Case Leader

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the clients family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.

To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.

To support clients out in the community such as trips shopping, to the cinema or other day trips.

To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.

To provide care and support for clients who may be terminally ill.

To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.

To support clients within school or educational settings.

To support clients with tracheostomy care, PEG care and other complex health conditions where applicable.

To prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.

To read and write reports and be involved in clients reviews and training activities.

To adhere to all Caremarks policies and procedures at all times.

To report either to the Case Leader or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.

To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

Self motivated & well organised.

Flexible.

Punctual

Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.

Ability to use own initiative.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to

Case Leader

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the clients family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.

To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.

To support clients out in the community such as trips shopping, to the cinema or other day trips.

To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.

To provide care and support for clients who may be terminally ill.

To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.

To support clients within school or educational settings.

To support clients with tracheostomy care, PEG care and other complex health conditions where applicable.

To prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.

To read and write reports and be involved in clients reviews and training activities.

To adhere to all Caremarks policies and procedures at all times.

To report either to the Case Leader or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.

To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

Self motivated & well organised.

Flexible.

Punctual

Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.

Ability to use own initiative.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C English
  • Able to communicate effectively

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a related field of work
  • NVQ Health & Social Care 2/3
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A to C English
  • Able to communicate effectively

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in a related field of work
  • NVQ Health & Social Care 2/3

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Aperta Care Ltd

Address

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


Employer's website

https://www.caremark.co.uk/rotherham (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aperta Care Ltd

Address

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


Employer's website

https://www.caremark.co.uk/rotherham (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assessment & Recruitment Officer

Louise Clarke

louise.clarke@caremark.co.uk

01709789340

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

L0111-25-0001

Job locations

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


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