Healthcare Assistant, Peterlee, County Durham

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Peterlee, SR8

Pay: £13.00 - £15.00 Per Hour

Shifts: Part Time | Days: 7:30am – 4:00pm | Nights: 9.00pm - 7.00am

Join Us and Receive a Welcome Bonus! Terms & Conditions apply.

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.”

About This Role

We are looking for caring, compassionate, and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a friendly and sociable 15-year-old boy with complex healthcare needs.

In this rewarding role, you will provide both clinical and personal care, assist with moving and handling, support sensory activities, accompany him at school, and help with other daily living tasks. Your support will enable him to live a happy, fulfilling, and active life while building a positive and trusting relationship with him.

He has a vibrant personality, enjoys being around people, and loves getting out and about. His interests include visiting coffee shops, shopping trips, sensory activities, listening to films and quiz shows, and spending quality time with those around him. He thrives on social interaction and enjoys being actively involved in everyday life.

We are looking for reliable and compassionate individuals who are passionate about making a difference. You'll have a caring, positive attitude and be committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that supports his independence and wellbeing.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting adults 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 - willing to learn
• Medications
• Ventilation
• Gastro
• Oxygen
• Enteral feed
• 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 child-centred care.
• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.

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
• Reliable and professional
• An excellent communicator
• Committed to delivering person-centred care
• 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.