Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.

A  minimum of 3 months care experience is a must to be considered for this role.

Pay: £15.00 - £18.00 Per hour

Shifts: Full Time | Days & Nights | 7:00pm - 7:00am | 7:00am-7:00pm | Weekend availability required – one full weekend per month or alternate weekends.

For this role, we are also offering a welcome bonus of £150 - our way of saying thanks for choosing us

Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare as a Healthcare Assistant?

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay

• Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

• Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team

• Ongoing career development

• Support from our experienced Clinical Team

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

• Reward and recognition programmes

• Loyalty Reward Schemes

• Company pension

Essential Requirements for the Healthcare Assistant

• Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
• Have previous, hands on, clinical experience
• Be comfortable working in a home environment with a pet dog and happy to work alongside pets.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive an automatic vehicle.

Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in-house nursing team.

About This Healthcare Assistant Role

We are supporting a bright, sociable young adult with a fantastic sense of humour who is looking for caring and like-minded Healthcare Assistants to join his dedicated care team.

He enjoys college, sensory activities and spending time out and about at weekends, including trips to the park and cinema. He thrives on positive interaction and enjoys engaging with the people around him.

As a Healthcare Assistant working overnight, you will provide attentive, person-centred support throughout the night, helping to ensure he remains safe, comfortable and well supported.

You will support with personal care, moving and handling, diabetes management and his wider clinical care needs as required.

Due to his complex care needs, you will need to be vigilant, reliable and responsive, with the ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in his needs throughout the night.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a young person while providing high-quality care that supports his health, wellbeing and independence.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting individuals with complex clinical needs is essential.

The specific clinical competencies required for our client are: Tracheostomy care and Ventilation management.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

Please apply today to register your interest in the Healthcare Assistant position

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