Healthcare Assistant, Bury, Greater Manchester

Job description

• Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Bury
• Pay: £15.00 - £18.00
• Shifts: Full Time and Part Time | Days & Nights | Shift Times Vary

For this role, we are also offering a welcome bonus of £150 - our way of saying thanks for choosing us

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 sceptical 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.” - Current HCA

About This Role

We are supporting a young adult with a fantastic sense of humour, who is looking for like-minded individuals to join his care team. He is exceptionally bright, enjoys attending college, and thrives when engaging with those around him. As part of your role, you'll accompany him during his time at college, supporting him to make the most of his day while encouraging his independence and helping him continue doing the things he enjoys.

We are seeking Healthcare Assistants with a positive, engaging personality who can encourage and support him in working towards his goals. He enjoys sensory activities and spending his weekends out and about, including trips to the park and cinema.

In this role, you will provide both day and overnight care, remaining attentive to his needs at all times. Your responsibilities will include supporting with personal care, moving and handling, and managing his diabetes, along with managing his clinical needs as required.

Due to his complex care needs, you must remain vigilant, attentive, and responsive at all times to ensure his safety, comfort, and wellbeing.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting individuals with complex clinical needs is essential.

The specific clinical competencies required for our client are:

• Tracheostomy and ventilation
• Cough assistant
• Peg feeding
• Oral suctioning

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  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 person-centred care.
• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
• Have previous, hands on, clinical experience

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:

• Bubbly and Engaging
• Caring, kind and compassionate
• Reliable and professional
• An excellent communicator
• Committed to delivering person-centered care
• A positive team player
• Pet Friendly
• Skilled in delivering Tracheostomy and Ventilation care

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.