Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Healthcare Assistant to join their team, providing exceptional 1:1 care for a young boy with specialized needs. This role includes managing clinical interventions and promoting social skills through engaging activities. Candidates must have at least 3 months of care experience, clear communication skills, and confidence in personal care and medication management. The role offers competitive pay, supportive management, and opportunities for growth within a values-led organization.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Regular confirmed rotas

Reward & recognition programme

24/7 management support

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3 months' experience in care.
• Confident in medication and personal care.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care with personal needs.
• Manage clinical interventions as required.
• Encourage social skills and activities.

Skills

Care experience

Clear communication skills

Medication management

Personal care

Moving and handling

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: Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4
• Pay Rate: £14.50 - £17.00
• Shifts: Part Time | Weekdays 5pm - 10pm | Weekends 12pm - 10pm

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 lovely young boy who lives at home with his family in Newcastle upon Tyne. He enjoys technology, attending school, and watching videos.

As part of his dedicated care team, you will provide 1:1 care with his personal needs and manage his clinical interventions as required. You will also support him to develop his social skills and encourage him to take part in the activities he enjoys most.

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

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.