Healthcare Assistant, Darlington, County Durham

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Darlington, DL1
• Pay Rate: £15.00 - £18.50 Per hour | Sleep-in shifts: £90.00 – £95.00 per night
• Shifts: Part Time | Day shifts and sleep-in shifts | 8am-8pm & 8pm-8am

We are looking for flexibility to work both day and sleep-in shifts.

About us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person’s needs.

We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.

The Role

We are looking for compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a friendly lady with complex care needs in her own home. She has congenital muscular dystrophy, which affects her muscle strength and mobility, and requires ongoing support with daily living and clinical care.

She has a great sense of humour and enjoys a wide range of interests, including:

• Animals, especially small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters
• Her favourite dog breed, corgis
• Jigsaws and board games such as Scrabble and Monopoly
• TV shows including EastEnders, The Simpsons, and Police Interceptors
• She is a big fan of Charmed and enjoys collecting memorabilia
• Community activities such as bowling, arcades, and shopping trips

In this role, you will provide person-centred care tailored to her needs, including personal care, medication administration, and Moving & Handling.

You will also support with clinical tasks such as peg feeding, ventilation management, and other aspects of complex care.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is caring, energetic, and passionate about supporting others to live a full and enjoyable life.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
• Administering medication as required
• Assisting with Moving & Handling
• Supporting daily routines and community access
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to care needs
• PEG feeding
• Ventilation management

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What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, and Moving & Handling
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Pet friendly
• Flexibility to work both day and sleep in shifts

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward & recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Ongoing training and development within a national, values-led provider

Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.

Additional Information

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV through this job board.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.