Healthcare Assistant, Liverpool, Merseyside

Job description

• Children's Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Liverpool, L17
• Pay Rate: £16.00 - £19.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time| Days & Nights | Various Shift Times | Alternate Weekends Required

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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.

We’re hiring across multiple locations, so even if this position isn’t your perfect match, we'd encourage you to apply today to hear about other opportunities in your area.

Meet Our Client

A sociable and active young girl who enjoys participating in her community and spending time with her family, friends, and care team. She has a strong enthusiasm for school and loves trips to the park, travelling on public transport, hydrotherapy sessions, and exploring new arts and crafts activities. She is non-verbal and communicates her needs through a range of sounds, so patience, attentiveness, and the ability to respond to her individual cues are essential for building trust and delivering high-quality care.

The role involves observations, managing clinical interventions throughout the day, and providing personal care and moving & handling support. You will also provide comfort and reassurance to maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing environment.

Proven experience working with children in a care setting is essential. Candidates must be able to clearly discuss their previous care experience, particularly with children

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

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

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of 3 months’ care experience
• Confidence with medication administration, personal care, and moving & handling
• Clear communication skills and ability to respond to individual needs
• Experience supporting children with complex care needs, including epilepsy and ventilation
• Full COVID-19 vaccination required

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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.