Healthcare Assistant, Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Skelmersdale, WN8
• Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00
• Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | 12 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 excited to be expanding our services in Skelmersdale and are recruiting compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a male client in his 50s with complex clinical care needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide 2:1, person-centred care within in his own home and in the community. You will play a vital role in supporting his health, comfort, independence, and overall quality of life. Your responsibilities will include delivering high-quality clinical care, supporting with all aspects of personal care and daily routines, and promoting dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

You will support and encourage meaningful activities at home and in the community, fostering positive, trusting relationships with the gentleman and his family.

Night shifts will involve supporting his bedtime routine, offering reassurance and companionship, monitoring clinical needs, and responding promptly to ensure he remains comfortable, safe, and settled throughout the night.

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
• Be happy to travel to Southport spinal unit for shadowing

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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.