Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Droitwich Spa to provide support to a 5-year-old. Responsibilities include personal care and engaging in sensory activities. Candidates must have care experience and excellent communication skills. Flexible shifts and competitive pay offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Training at no cost

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience is necessary.
• Candidates must be confident with medication and personal care.
• Clear communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and clinical needs.
• Support the child in sensory activities and hobbies.
• Work within the family home environment.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

Pet friendly

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Location: Droitwich Spa, WR9 | Pay Rate: £13.00 - £17.50 | Shifts: Part Time | Days | 3- 9-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

We are caring for a 5-year-old little boy who lives with his loving family and family pet dog in Droitwich. He loves listening to music and exploring many sensory activities including fibreoptic lights, bubbles, and musical toys.

This role involves providing personal care, assisting with moving and handling, and attending to his clinical needs when required. We are looking for engaging individuals who are happy to assist him to enjoy his hobbies and interests, this will include attending evening groups with him where he loves to sing and dance or simply helping support within the family home.

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
• Essential clinical
• Essential pet friendly

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.