Care Assistant / Carer - Joghide Home Care Ltd

Job Title: Practical Support Assistant (Student Support) Location: Hereford College Working Hours: Likely 9am-5pm, 3 days per week (potential to extend to Monday-Friday) Job Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Practical Support Assistant to provide hands-on assistance to a student in Hereford. This role is essential in helping the student manage day-to-day tasks and navigate their university environment with ease. You will play a key role in ensuring the student's physical comfort and supporting their educational journey. Key Responsibilities: Assist the student in tasks such as opening doors, carrying materials, and handling everyday objects (e.g., picking items up from the floor). Help with collecting and organising papers, documents, or course materials. Assist in ensuring that the student's workspace or study environment is comfortable and accessible. Offer practical support during lectures or other on-campus activities, ensuring the student can fully engage in their studies. Communicate regularly with the student to anticipate any additional support they may need during the day Act as a friendly and approachable point of contact Qualifications and Skills: Experience in providing practical support to individuals with mobility or physical challenges is desirable, though not required. Committed, patient, and attentive to the needs of others. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to changing needs or environments. Punctual, dependable, and respectful of privacy and confidentiality. Work Schedule: Initial schedule is likely to be 9am-5pm, three days a week, with the possibility of extending to Monday through Friday depending on the student's needs and schedule role. Job Type: Part-time

• Healthcare Assistant About Us At Apollo Home Healthcare, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, personalised care in the comfort of their own home. We work closely with each person we support to understand their unique needs and build a caring, skilled team around them. Our values Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment guide everything we do. If these resonate with you, you might be just the person we’re looking for. 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 We’re seeking caring and dedicated individuals to join the care team of a sociable 40-year-old lady who is quadriplegic from a C1 spinal injury and fully ventilator-dependent. She lives with her loving parents who currently provide 24-hour care. Your role will be to provide gentle, respectful support with personal care, respiratory management, suctioning, medication, mobility, pressure relief, and monitoring throughout the day. She loves staying connected online and going out with her family. Maintaining her independence and close relationships means a lot to her. For this position we offer localised training within Hereford. “This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.” What You'll Need • At least 3 months’ experience in care, • Confidence in supporting medication, personal care, and safe moving & handling, • Willingness to learn or experience in respiratory care and suctioning (training available), • Clear and compassionate communication skills, • Patience, kindness, and a genuine desire to support someone with complex needs What We Offer • Competitive hourly pay with holiday pay in addition, • 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. We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team. 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.