Care Assistant, Bury, Greater Manchester

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, bespoke training and a £150 Welcome Bonus.

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a teenage boy in Bury.

Our service user is a joyful young man with a fantastic sense of humour and he is seeking like-minded individuals to join his team. He is an exceptionally bright young boy, who enjoys going to school and engaging with those around him.

Weekends are dedicated to engaging in a variety of activities, such as visiting the park, going to the cinema, and participating in local social events, which you will support him to access. Your role? To provide essential care both day and night, remain attentive, and oversee our service user’s needs, as well as managing his clinical interventions.

We are specifically seeking candidates who have experience in children’s complex care.

This isn't just a job – it's a chance to have a significant impact on the lives of others.

A minimum of three-day shifts per week is essential during the training period. Shadowing may take up to 6 weeks.

Pay Rates:

• During your shadowing period, your hourly rate will be £11.50.
• This will increase to between £15.50 and £18.00 per hour upon successful completion of the training program, and after being signed off as competent in all clinical tasks.

Shifts Available:

• Full Time & Part Time, Days & Nights 2-3 shifts per week
• 7:30am – 8pm & 3:45pm – 7:45pm
• 7:45pm -8am
• Weekend availability is needed for this position

Essential Experience:

• 3 months previous care experience
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Complex care experience
• Children’s experience
• Pet Friendly- Our service user does have a pet dog at home.

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.