Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a gentleman with mental health needs. Responsibilities include providing overnight support and engaging in activities with the client. Candidates must have proven experience in mental health care and a passion for quality, person-centred care.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for professional growth

Funded training at no cost

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience required.
• Confident with medication and personal care.
• Essential experience with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Providing overnight support and assistance in the community.
• Creating a calm and supportive environment to enhance well-being.
• Engaging the client in meaningful activities.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Personal Care

Medication Management

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: Birmingham, B16
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour
• Shifts: Full & Part Time Nights | 10 - 11 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

A friendly and sociable gentleman who enjoys meaningful conversations with people who are upbeat and easy to talk to! He is passionate about DJing, loves watching musicals and going out on the weekends with his friends. You'll provide overnight support, as well as accompanying him in the community and helping him engage in activities safely. A key part of the role is creating a calm, supportive environment that promotes his well being and supports his mental health.

Proven experience in mental health care is essential. Candidates must be able to clearly discuss their previous work with individuals experiencing a range of mental health conditions.

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

• 3 months' care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Mental Health experience is essential

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.