Healthcare Assistant, Darlington, County Durham

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Darlington, DL1
• Pay Rate £13.00 - £15.50 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time Days |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 We are seeking compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to join the team supporting a beautiful 12-year-old girl, at her family home in Darlington. We are seeking individuals who are committed, possess great attention to detail and can ensure her safety, comfort and quality of life. She is home schooled, enjoys activities as part of her day, and loves getting outside when the weather allows. Alongside her clinical care, we’re seeking carers who can help her enjoy these important moments. As part of this role you will manage our clients clinical interventions including: • PEG Feeding • Administration of prescribed medications • Seizure management • 24/7 ventilation support • Suctioning and chest physiotherapy • Hoisting and personal care • Supporting her learning play and daily activities This is a specialist role and due to her very complex medical needs, you will work closely with the family and existing care team to receive full training in the home.

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

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.