Healthcare Assistant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3

Pay: £15.00 - £16.00 Per hour

Shifts: Part Time Days | 12pm - 9pm | Monday - Sunday

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 supporting a bright and engaging young girl who lives at home with her family in Newcastle.

She has a fun and cheerful personality and enjoys watching Disney and CBeebies programmes, reading stories, and singing. She loves spending time engaging in activities that bring her joy and help her learn, explore, and express herself.

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and friendly Healthcare Assistants to join her dedicated care team. In this rewarding role, you will provide attentive, person-centred care that promotes her comfort, safety, wellbeing, and development. You will also support and encourage her to participate in the activities she enjoys, helping to create positive and meaningful experiences throughout her day.

This is more than just a healthcare role; it is an opportunity to build a genuine connection, support a child to thrive, and make a lasting difference to her life and the lives of those around her.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex healthcare needs is desirable.

The specific clinical competencies required for our client are:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
• Administering medication as required
• Assisting with Moving & Handling
• Supporting daily routines and play-based activities
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to care need
• Tracheostomy care
• Gastrostomy care (PEG feeding)
• Suctioning

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
• Patient and reliable
• Friendly and engaging
• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Able to build positive relations with children and their families
• A strong communicator
• 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.