Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in South Shields seeks a caring individual as a Healthcare Assistant. The role involves supporting a child with personal care and clinical needs, requiring at least 3 months of experience in care. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a passion for providing high-quality, person-centred care. Competitive pay and flexible scheduling offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Reward & recognition programme

Localised training

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months care experience required.
• Experience with personal care and clinical needs management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with personal care and clinical needs.
• Assist with moving and handling activities.
• Engage in conversation and activities related to the child's interests.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

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: 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.