Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide personalized care for a teenage boy in Blackburn. This role offers competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in a young person's life. You'll work part-time nights, ensuring comfort and safety while engaging in activities that bring joy to the service user. Join a dedicated team and enjoy flexible hours, holiday pay, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Confirmed Rotas

Excellent Rates of Pay

Holiday Pay

Full Clinical Training

Ongoing Professional Training and Development

Qualifications

• 3 months previous care experience is essential.
• Experience in medication administration and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Meet personal care needs and manage clinical interventions.
• Create a calm and soothing environment for the service user.

Skills

Care Experience

Medication Administration

Personal Care

Moving and Handling

Clear Communication Skills

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Blackburn, Lancashire

Job details

Job Ref

24901

Pay Rate (ph)

£13.50 - £15.00

Location

Blackburn, Lancashire

Work Patterns

Part Time, Nights,

Driver Required

No

Apply for this job

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user.

Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a teenage boy in Blackburn.

Our service user enjoys listening to music, watching his favourite cartoons on TV and playing with sensory based toys. Your role? To meet his personal care needs, carry out regular observations, and manage his clinical interventions throughout the night. You’ll ensure his comfort and safety, and create a calm, soothing environment for sleep.

Please note, our service user's parents have specifically requested female staff for their team.

This isn't just a job – it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life.

Pay Rates

• £13.50 - £15.00 per hour
• Approx. £135 - £180 (per 10-hour night shift)
  
  

Shifts Available

• Part Time Nights
• 10pm – 8am
  
  

Essential Experience

• 3 months previous care experience
• Medication administration
• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Clear Communication Skills
  
  

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

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare?

We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users.

About

We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:

• Flexible hours to suit
• Confirmed rotas
• Excellent rates of pay
• Holiday pay
• Full clinical training
• Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
• Ongoing professional training and development
  
  

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on [e-mail] to find out more.

Apply for this job