Healthcare Assistant, Derby, Derbyshire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Derby, DE23
• Pay Rate: £14.50-£16.00 per hour
• Shifts. Part time Nights | 2 shifts per week | 11pm-9am

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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 looking for caring, compassionate, and engaging Healthcare Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a cheerful 6-year-old boy within his family home.

He is a bright and affectionate little boy who enjoys sensory play, books, toys, YouTube, cuddles, tickles, and lots of interaction with the people around him. He thrives in a fun, nurturing, and supportive environment, so we are looking for someone kind, patient, and enthusiastic who can build a positive and trusting relationship with him and his family.

This is a truly rewarding role where you will provide high-quality, person-centred care while supporting his daily routines, comfort, wellbeing, and clinical needs. Your role will involve supporting with personal care, moving and handling, medication administration, and close clinical monitoring throughout your shift to ensure he remains safe, comfortable, and settled always.

You will also support with chest physiotherapy, dressing, hygiene routines, and providing reassurance, comfort, and emotional support in a calm and caring manner.

We are looking for professional and reliable individuals who understand the importance of family-centred care and can work closely with the family to create a safe, happy, and supportive home environment.

What We’re Looking For • Minimum 3 months’ care experience • Confidence with medication administration, personal care, and moving & handling • Clear communication skills • Essential PEG feeding experience • A caring, patient, and attentive approach • Confidence supporting individuals with complex clinical needs What We Offer • Competitive pay with night and weekend enhancements • Flexible shifts and regular rotas • Reward and recognition programmes • 24/7 support from our dedicated team • Ongoing training and development opportunities

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.