Health Care Assistant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE21
• Pay Rate: £15.00-£19.00 per hour
• Shifts. Part time Days | Monday – Friday | Shift times vary

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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 seeking a caring, reliable, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 support for an 18-year-old young man with complex clinical needs. Support will be delivered in the home, within the community, and during school transport routines.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will provide person-centred care, clinical support, mobility assistance, and help with daily living activities. You will play an important part in promoting his comfort, safety, and overall wellbeing while supporting him to lead a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

He enjoys music, sensory lights, television, and spending time in the community. He is sociable and responds well to people who are friendly, engaging, patient, and attentive. Building positive interaction and meaningful connection is a key part of this role.

We are looking for individuals who are calm under pressure, confident in their abilities, proactive in their approach, and able to communicate clearly and effectively. You should be dependable, compassionate, and committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will be able to build trust and rapport, support independence wherever possible, and contribute positively to a supportive and respectful care environment.

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 female care staff to join their 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

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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.