Health Care Assistant, Peterlee, County Durham

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Peterlee, SR8
• Pay Rate: £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.

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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 dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a friendly and sociable 15-year-old boy with complex healthcare needs. He has cerebral palsy affecting all four limbs, severe visual impairment, and complex communication needs. Your role will involve supporting him with personal care, moving and handling, sensory activities, school support, and other daily living tasks, helping him to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's day-to-day life. You will provide both practical and clinical support while building a positive and trusting relationship with him. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, so previous experience is not essential. He 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 caring female Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about supporting others, can bring a positive attitude to each day, and are committed to helping him achieve the best possible quality of life. If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client 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.