Healthcare Assistant, Preston, Lancashire

Job description

Important Information:

Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Preston, PR2

Pay Rate: £15.00 - £17.50 per hour

Shifts: Part Time, Nights | 10 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 sociable young boy in his teens who enjoys spending time with friends at school, playing on his PlayStation, and watching football — he’s a big Manchester City fan. He also loves getting out for walks in the community with family and friends.

He’s looking for someone calm, kind, and gentle to support him with his routine and care needs.

On school nights, he tends to head to bed around 9pm and settles himself to sleep, usually waking around 6:30am Overnight, you’ll carry out regular observations, manage his clinical interventions and provide support and reassurance when needed.

In the morning, you’ll help him with his personal care and get him ready to start his school day.

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

Our client has specifically requested females only to join their care 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

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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:

• Phone: 01902 847111
• Email: recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com

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 service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.