Healthcare Assistant, Skelmersdale, Lancashire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Skelmersdale, WN8
• Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time | Days | 8am to 8pm and 8am to 2pm

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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're looking for compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team, providing person-centred care and support to a gentleman in his 50s with complex clinical care needs, within his family home.

He enjoys spending time out in the community, making memories with his loved ones, and relaxing with audiobooks and the radio. Your support will enable him to continue enjoying the activities that matter most while maintaining his independence and quality of life.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality, person-centred care within his own home and out in the community. As part of his care team, you'll play an important role in supporting his health, comfort, and wellbeing while promoting his dignity, choice, and independence.

Your responsibilities will include delivering high-quality clinical care, supporting all aspects of personal care and daily living, and assisting with meaningful activities and community outings.

You'll build a positive, trusting relationship with both our client and his family, ensuring they feel supported and confident in the care provided.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a genuine difference, 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 has specifically requested females only to join their care team.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of 3 months' previous care experience
• Confidence with medication administration, personal care, and moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Some exposure to complex care
• Full UK Driving Licence

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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.