Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A national care provider in Gerrards Cross is seeking compassionate carers to provide specialized 2:1 support for a 9-year-old girl. Responsibilities include personal care, daily living activities, and communication with the family. Applicants should have experience with children with complex needs, a valid driving license, and the ability to work flexible hours. Competitive pay, training, and support are provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Regular confirmed rotas

Trainings provided

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of care experience.
• Confident with personal care and moving and handling.
• Clear communication skills essential.
• Experience supporting children with complex clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 day and overnight support.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support home learning and engage the child in activities.
• Follow infection control measures and support family.
• Drive the family’s vehicle as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Driving Licence

Medication management

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a new package of care in Gerrards Cross (SL9), caring for a bright and resilient 9-year-old girl who lives at home with her parents and siblings. She loves sensory play and enjoys spending time out in the community. She also likes being read to, singing nursery rhymes, playing interactive games, using her iPad/Eye Gaze, and relaxing in her sensory room. She requires 2:1 support both during the day and overnight, which includes seizure management with rescue medication and respiratory management, as well as assistance with personal care, daily living activities, and home learning. We are looking for confident, compassionate carers with excellent communication skills, experience supporting children with complex clinical needs, and the flexibility to work within a set rolling rota. You should also feel comfortable following infection control measures and supporting the family on holidays abroad. Please note: Drivers are essential, as staff will be required to use the family\'s automatic vehicle. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new care package, making a real difference in a child\'s life.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 day and overnight support, including seizure management with rescue medication and respiratory management.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support home learning and engage the child in sensory play, reading, singing, interactive games, and use of iPad/Eye Gaze.
• Follow infection control measures and support the family on holidays abroad.
• Drive the family’s automatic vehicle as required.
• Maintain clear and compassionate communication with the family and care team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 months' care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Driving Licence
• Experience supporting children with complex clinical needs
• Flexibility to work within a set rolling rota

About Apollo Home Healthcare

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you (attendance is unpaid)