Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving organization is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Darlington to support a young girl at home. The role includes personal care, medication management, and engaging in development activities. Candidates should have 3 months of care experience and strong communication skills. This part-time position offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience required.
• Must be confident with medication administration.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to a young girl.
• Assist with medication and daily activities.
• Facilitate sensory play and educational activities.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Job description

Important information: 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

• Role: Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Darlington, DL1
• Pay Rate: £13.00-£15.50 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time Days - 10-hour shifts

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 delightful young girl with a warm and engaging personality. She is currently home-schooled, and alongside providing essential care during the day, you will play a key role in supporting her development and learning. She enjoys spending time outdoors when the weather allows and loves engaging in various activities, including sensory play, painting, baking, and crafting. Her favourite pastimes also include jelly baths, sand play, clay modelling, and playing with slime.

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

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.

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