Healthcare Assistant, Cannock, Staffordshire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Cannock, WS11
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £16.50 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time| Days & Nights| 3- 8-hour shifts

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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 are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a 17-year-old male living in the Cannock area. He enjoys watching TV and has an extensive DVD collection, including 80s cartoons, Balamory, and Big Cook, Little Cook. He communicates his needs using Makaton and a communication aid, and he loves singing and tapping to support his communication.

We’re looking for caring, reliable individuals who can provide consistent, person-centred support. As a valued member of his care team, you’ll work both day and night shifts. During the day, your responsibilities will include providing personal care, supporting with moving and handling, and administering medication. You will be expected to monitor him throughout the night and reposition him for comfort every 2-3 hours.

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 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
• Essential pet friendly *Essential experience with children with limited verbal communication

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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.