Healthcare Assistant, Darlington, County Durham

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Darlington, DL1
• Pay Rate: £12.85 - £16.50 per hour
• Shifts: Full Time & Part Time Days & Nights| 12-hour shifts

About us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.

We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

Meet Our Client

A friendly and outgoing individual who thrives on social interaction and community activities. He enjoys seaside trips, bowling, and catching the latest films at the cinema. You will provide person-centred care, manage his clinical interventions, and support his well-being. Additionally, you will offer companionship, encourage his participation in activities, and create a calming night time environment for restful sleep.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specially requested female care staff to join their team. “This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• 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.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, feel free to contact our dedicated Recruitment Team on 01902 847111.

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.