Healthcare Assistant, Didsbury, 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, 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 a gentleman in Didsbury.

Our service user is a very sociable man who loves getting involved in community activities whenever possible. Whether he’s socialising at his local pub, dining out with friends and his care team, or trying new experiences, he enjoys staying engaged and active. He is a big football fan and regularly attends Manchester United home games with support from his care team.

As a successful businessman, he is also a passionate advocate for community access for people with disabilities. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded an MBE in 2004 for his services to disabled individuals.

Your role? To providing specialist care, remaining vigilant to his care needs and managing his clinical interventions as required. You will provide companionship and support him accessing the activities he enjoys.

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

Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

Pay Rates:

• The Shadowing Period is paid at £11.50 per hour.
• Following successful completion of the training program and being signed off as competent in all clinical tasks, this rate will increase to between £13.00 and £19.00 per hour.

Shifts Available:

• Full Time Days
• 7:30am - 6:30pm
• Short Calls: 8:00am - 2:00pm & 8:00am - 12:00pm
• One full weekend per month is required for this position.

Essential Experience:

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

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.