Children's Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider is seeking a Children's Healthcare Assistant in Gerrards Cross. The role involves supporting a 9-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, requiring experience in complex clinical care. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in complex clinical care.
• Experience in a hospital or community setting preferred.
• Comfortable following infection control measures and wearing PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support during the day and overnight.
• Assist with respiratory management and personal care.
• Support a child with cerebral palsy in home learning and daily activities.

Skills

Experience in complex clinical care

Clear communication skills

Confident with medication

Personal care

Moving and handling

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Children's Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
£35,100 - £37,050 per year
Permanent
Full time
NEW

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Gerrards Cross, SL9
• Pay Rate: £35,100 - £37,050 (based on 3 shifts per week) - Additional pay for bank holidays
• Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | 12.5 hour shifts

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 supporting a new package of care in Gerrards Cross (SL9), caring for a bright and resilient 9-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, who lives at home with her parents and siblings. She loves sensory play and has her own sensory room. She also enjoys being read to, singing nursery rhymes, playing interactive games and using her iPad and other assistive technology.

She requires 2:1 support both during the day and overnight, which includes respiratory management including deep suctioning, seizure management with rescue medication, as well as assistance with personal care, daily living activities, and home learning.

We are looking for confident, compassionate carers with excellent communication skills, experience supporting children with complex clinical needs, and the flexibility to work within a set rolling rota. You should also feel comfortable following infection control measures, to include wearing of PPE, and supporting the family on holidays abroad.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new care package, making a real difference in a child's life.

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

Our client has 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

• Minimum of 3 years' experience, with at least one years' experience in complex clinical care
• Experience gained within a hospital or community setting is strongly preferred
• NVQ level 3 is preferred
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills

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.