Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; Newton Abbot, Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support a sociable client in Newton Abbot. You will assist with daily activities, provide personal care, and help prepare meals. Candidates must have at least 3 months of care experience and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and the potential for personal growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months care experience.
• Ability to provide personal care and support with medication.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with daily activities and tasks.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Assist with meal preparation and enjoy social outings.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Location Preston, PR3 • Pay Rate £14.00 - £16.50 • Shifts: Full Time | Monday– Sunday | 8am – 8pm

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 sociable lady in her 50’s who is looking for a support worker with an outgoing personality and shared interests. She leads an active lifestyle and enjoys going out for lunch, going out on day visits, preparing and cooking meals and attending local classes in her area. As part of her care team, you will be required to support her throughout the day with activities that reflect her passions and daily routines. This includes helping her prepare meals, providing personal care, supporting her with manual handling needs, and delivering clinical care as required. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in her life while sharing in the things that bring her joy.

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.

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.