Healthcare Assistant, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Job description

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for two beautiful twin girls in Wakefield.

In addition to providing essential care for our service users, playtime is a key part of this role. You’ll be sharing story time, listening to interactive books, drawing, and enjoying sensory play activities together. It’s crucial for the care team to create a safe and nurturing environment that supports their development and learning.

You will provide specialised care on a 2:1 basis, always working alongside a Registered Nurse, both at home and in their educational setting. This is required due to the highly intense and complex care requirements of both our service users.

This isn't just a job – it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life.

Please note, the parents of our service users have specifically requested female staff members for their child’s care team.

Pay Rates:

• £12.50 - £16.00 per hour
• Approx. £150.00 - £192.00 (per 12-hour day shift)

Shifts Available:

• Full Time Days
• 3 shifts per week
• 7:30am -7:30pm
• Alternate weekends are essential for this position

Essential Experience:

• 3 months previous care experience
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Moving and handling

Due to the nature of our vacancies, service users have the right to request either female or male staff.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.