Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a young boy with care needs in the Stockton on Tees area. The role involves assisting with personal care, medication, and emotional support, while offering consistency and familiarity. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience and strong communication skills. A competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Regular confirmed rotas

Reward & recognition programme

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of care experience required.
• Confident with medication and personal care.
• Effective communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support within the school environment.
• Manage care needs and conduct required clinical interventions.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Care experience

Medication administration

Communication skills

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Stockton on Tees, County Durham

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: Stockton on Tees, TS19
• Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00
• Shifts: Part Time | Weekdays | 7:30am- 4:30pm | Term Time Only

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

A 13‑year‑old boy who lives at home with his family in Stockton on Tees. He enjoys playing on his Xbox, football, spending time in the community, and being in the company of his friends.

You will provide 1:1 support within the school environment, managing his care needs and carrying out any required clinical interventions to help him fully engage in his education. Your role will also involve assisting with personal care, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing to ensure his safety, comfort, and overall development.

He is looking for a carer who can offer consistency and familiarity while encouraging him to take part in the activities he enjoys most.

We note that our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• 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.