Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cannock is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a young boy with specific communication needs. This role involves providing personal care, administering medication, and supporting him through attentive night monitoring. Interested candidates should have previous care experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days and nights. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Opportunity for growth

Funded training

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience is required.
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling.
• Experience with children with limited verbal communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with moving and handling.
• Administer medication and monitor during the night.
• Reposition the client for comfort every 2–3 hours.

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.

Overview

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Cannock, WS11

Pay Rate: £13.00 - £16.50 per hour

Shifts: Part Time | Days & Nights | 3 x 8-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.

Meet Our Client: We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a 17-year-old male living in the Cannock area. He enjoys watching TV and has an extensive DVD collection, including 80s cartoons, Balamory, and Big Cook, Little Cook. He communicates his needs using Makaton and a communication aid, and he loves singing and tapping to support his communication.

We are looking for caring, reliable individuals who can provide consistent, person-centred support. You will work both day and night shifts. During the day, responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting with moving and handling, and administering medication. You will be expected to monitor him throughout the night and reposition him for comfort every 2–3 hours.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their 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
• Clear communication skills
• Experience with children with limited verbal communication (essential)
• Pet-friendly (where appropriate)

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.

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