Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for part-time night shifts. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 months of care experience and be confident with medication and personal care. You will provide support in a friendly and compassionate environment, ensuring the safety and comfort of a client with specific needs. Competitive pay rates offered, with opportunities for growth and training provided at no cost.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Reward & recognition programme

24/7 on-call support

Funded training available

Qualifications

• 3 months’ experience in providing care.
• Ability to provide personal care and medication assistance.
• Experience supporting patients with respiratory issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support ensuring safety and comfort.
• Create a calm and relaxing environment for the client.
• Be responsive to the client's needs throughout the night.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Personal care knowledge

Motor Neurones Disease support

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant — Location: Wombourne, DY3 | Pay Rate: £15.50 to £18.00 per hour | Shifts: Part Time Nights, 20:45 to 10:00

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 friendly lady in her 60s who enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who visit regularly. She always has a positive attitude towards life and is seeking someone who is kind-hearted and genuinely considerate.

In this role, you will provide overnight support, remaining alert and responsive to ensure her safety and comfort. You’ll also help to create a calm and relaxing environment while attending to her needs throughout the night.

Previous Experience working with Respiratory, including Ventilation and Cough Assist is essential for this role

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has requested females only to join their care 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
• Knowledge and experience of supporting Motor Neurones Disease

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.