Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a female healthcare assistant to support a lively 4-year-old boy in his daily care both at home and nursery. This role involves ensuring his clinical and personal care needs are met with compassion and fun. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 months' experience in care and be confident in handling medication. The job offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience required.
• Confident with medication and personal care.
• Clear communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a lively 4-year-old with daily care needs.

Skills

Care experience

Medication handling

Communication skills

Pet friendly

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic healthcare assistant who will be supporting a lively 4-year-old boy who lives at home with his family. He enjoys watching TV, playing, and staying active. This role is perfect for someone who can match his enthusiasm and bring a sense of fun to his daily care. You will be providing support both at nursery and at home, ensuring his personal and clinical care needs are met with compassion and professionalism.

This hands-on role requires you to keep up with his energy and active lifestyle to keep up with his interests. 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.

Requirements:

• 3 months' care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving, and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Essential pet friendly

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. 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
• Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.