Healthcare Assistant, Birmingham, West Midlands

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Birmingham, B33
• Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time Nights | 10pm to 7am

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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

We’re currently supporting a young boy with complex needs and looking for a compassionate and reliable individual to join our team on a 1:1 basis.

He is a lively and engaging individual who enjoys a wide variety of activities. He especially loves playing with Nerf guns, singing along to nursery rhymes and enjoys a simple game of cards.

You’ll engage in the activates he enjoys and help to create a reassuring atmosphere where he feels safe and supported. You’ll also support with all aspects of daily living, including meeting his personal care needs, carrying out regular observations and managing his clinical interventions overnight.

Candidates must have proven experience managing challenging behaviours and should be able to confidently explain their use of aversion tactics, and de-escalation techniques

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 male 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
• Proven experience managing challenging behaviours

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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, please visit our website.

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.