Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide person-centred care for a young client with special needs in Ashton-under-Lyne. The successful candidate will engage in sensory activities, ensuring a nurturing environment while supporting the client’s daily routines and social interactions.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Regular confirmed rotas

Reward & recognition programme

Supportive management

24/7 on-call support

Funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in care.
• Confidence in personal care and medication management.
• Ability to handle patient mobility.

Responsibilities

• Organise engaging, tailored activities for the client.
• Ensure client comfort and assist with personal care tasks.
• Accompany the client to hospital if admitted.

Skills

Care Experience

Medication Handling

Personal Care

Moving and Handling

Job description

Important information

Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

Job Description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Ashton Under Lyne, OL7
• Pay Rate:£13.00 - £17.00 per hour
• Shifts:Full Time Days & Full Time and Part Time Nights | 5 - 12 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, andCommitment and were looking for people who share those values.

Meet Our Client

We are supporting a charismatic young man who is happy, sociable, and thrives in the company of others. He enjoys a range of sensory activities, colourful TV programmes, animated DVDs, and is especially entertained by silly noises and raspberry sounds that bring out his laughter.

He loves getting out and about whether its shopping trips or spending time outdoors and finds comfort in calm environments, particularly when relaxing with sensory lighting at bedtime. This role is much more than just delivering care its about bringing out the best in him. He has a fantastic sense of humour, enjoys banter with family, and thrives when surrounded by people who can engage with his personality and interests.

We are looking for a maternal, nurturing, and proactive female carer who can confidently take the lead in organising engaging, tailored activities that enrich his day-to-day life. Sensory play is a key part of his routine, so creativity and a genuine interest in building rapport are essential.

Please note: If our client is admitted to hospital, carers must be able to accompany him, and shifts may need to be carried out within a hospital setting

Please Note

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

This isn't just a job its your opportunity to make a real difference in someones life.

What Youll Need

• 3 months care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
  
  

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.

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, feel free to contact our dedicated Recruitment Team:

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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.