Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support a child with personal care and engaging activities related to football. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience and clear communication skills. Flexible scheduling and competitive pay are offered. This opportunity is not just a job; it's an essential position to make a difference in someone's life. Female staff are preferred as per the client's request.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Local training

Reward & recognition programme

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience.
• Confident with medication and personal care.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with personal care and clinical needs.
• Engage in conversations and activities during care.
• Assist with moving and handling.

Skills

Care experience

Medication administration

Clear communication skills

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, South Shields, Tyne and Wear

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.

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Job Description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: South Shields, NE32
• Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00
• Shifts: Part Time | Days | Shift Times Vary

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’re looking for a caring and supportive individual to work with a child who has a real passion for football. A lifelong Newcastle United fan, he loves listening to others talk about the game and enjoys hearing about football legends like Messi and Pelé. When the conversation turns to football, you’ll see his enthusiasm shine through with positive body language and engagement.

During the day, he enjoys watching YouTube and listening to people explain how to play games like Pokémon, Fortnite, and Minecraft.

As part of his care team, you will be required to support with personal care, moving and handling and managing his clinical needs.

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
• Localised training in Darlington

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.