Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A national care provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Sudbury. Responsibilities include providing overnight care for a young boy, managing his medication needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience, a UK driving license, and clear communication skills. This flexible role offers competitive hourly pay with enhancements for night shifts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months' care experience required.
• Must be confident in personal care and medication administration.
• UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care for a young boy in Sudbury.
• Administer medication for epilepsy as needed.
• Ensure comfort and safety overnight.
• Follow individual care plan closely.
• Travel to the client's home for care support.

Skills

Care experience

Medication management

Clear communication

Driving

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Sudbury, Suffolk

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.

Overview

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Sudbury, CO10

Pay Rate: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour

Shifts: Part time nights, typically 22:00 – 08:00

Salary and shifts are subject to change per business requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care for a 14-year-old boy in Sudbury
• Deliver personal care and support, manage epilepsy including administration of rescue medication
• Assist with continence care and ensure comfort and safety throughout the night
• Follow the individual care plan and work closely with the family to provide consistent, high-quality care
• Have access to own car to travel to the client’s home to ensure reliable support

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle

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
• Funded training, including clinical skills, at no cost to you (attendance is unpaid)

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, 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. We advertise numerous vacancies on behalf of our clients and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

Notes: This vacancy may require the client to request gender-specific staff where applicable.