Healthcare Assistant, Darwen, Lancashire

Job description

• Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Darwen
• Pay: £14.00 - £17.00
• Shifts: Part Time | Nights 10pm - 8am | Days 7.45am - 4.15pm

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Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
• Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team
• Ongoing career development
• Support from our experienced Clinical Team
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Loyalty Reward Schemes
• Company pension

Don't just take our word for it...

“I was very skeptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.”

About This Role

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a cheerful and much-loved 4-year-old boy who enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and care team.

He loves swimming, sensory lights, soft play, outdoor adventures, and attending school.

As part of his dedicated care team, you will support his daily routines, deliver his clinical care, and help him participate in the activities he enjoys. This role involves providing support both at home and throughout his school day, ensuring he can engage safely and comfortably in learning and social activities. Transport to and from school will be provided.

You will also provide overnight support, assisting with his evening routine, clinical care, and bedtime preparations. With the comfort of his favourite star projector and soft blanket, you'll help ensure he feels safe, relaxed, and settled throughout the night.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young child's life, promoting his independence, wellbeing, and quality of life while helping him enjoy every day to the fullest.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex healthcare needs is desirable. Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in house nursing team.

The specific clinical competencies required for our client are:

• Tracheostomy care with children
• Suctioning
• Ventilation management
• Nebuliser use
• PEG feeding

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and child-centred care.
• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
• Tracheostomy experience with children aged 0 to 16 years

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, kind and compassionate
• Patient and reliable
• Friendly and engaging
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Able to build positive relations with children and their families
• A strong communicator
• A positive team player

Why Apollo?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home.

We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to build a rewarding career with Apollo Home Healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team.