Healthcare Assistant, Daventry, Northamptonshire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Daventry, NN11
• Pay Rate: £14.00 - £15.00
• Shifts: Full & 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 lovely lady in her 20’s who enjoys a range of activities to fill her day. She loves massages, having her nails painted, listening to stories, and watching her favourite TV show, The Simpsons. Spending time outdoors is also important to her, and she would love to go for walks in her wheelchair to enjoy the fresh air again. Sensory activities are a big part of her daily routine, including sensory lights and music. Our client is currently in a care setting in the NG22 area, and candidates will need to travel there for initial training and shadow shifts before their transition home to Daventry. Travel expenses for this period will be reimbursed.

You will role will involve providing personal care and managing her clinical interventions throughout the day, as well as overnight monitoring to ensure her comfort and safety. You will also participate in daily activities that she enjoys, encouraging her engagement.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

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.

What You’ll Need

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

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
• Paid Training & DBS Costs

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