Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Langley Moor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver person-centred care in a home environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 months of care experience and be confident in personal care tasks while ensuring the client feels supported and comfortable in their daily activities. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on someone's life, requiring empathy, patience, and a passion for high-quality care.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhancements

Regular confirmed rotas

Flexible scheduling

Reward & recognition programme

24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for growth

Funded training

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience required.
• Confident in medication and personal care.
• Comfortable with dogs and cats in the property.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and manage clinical interventions.
• Encourage client participation in activities.
• Create a calming environment for restful sleep.

Skills

Medication management

Personal care

Moving and handling

Companionship

Comfortable with pets

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: Durham, DH7
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time Days, Sleep In Nights & Drop Ins , 3-12-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 warm and compassionate lady who adores her pets. She enjoys spending time watching her favourite TV shows and has a genuine passion for baking, cooking, and gardening. In this role, you will provide person-centred care, manage her clinical interventions, and support her well-being. Additionally, you will offer companionship, encourage her participation in activities, and create a calming night time environment for restful sleep.

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 for female staff to work on her 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
• Comfortable with pets - dogs and cats in the property.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
• 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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK - sponsorship is not available.

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.