Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Widnes seeks a Healthcare Assistant. The role requires providing clinical support and assisting clients with daily routines. You'll be involved in meaningful activities and offer companionship throughout the night. Candidates must have care experience and a driver's license. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities within the team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Regular confirmed rotas

Reward & recognition programme

Supportive management

Funded training

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience is required.
• Confident in medication handling and personal care.
• Driving capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical interventions and assist with daily care routines.
• Support clients in enjoyable activities and companionship.
• Deliver attentive care throughout night routines.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Driver's license

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

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Widnes, WA8
• Pay Rate: £13.00- £19.00
• Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | 11-12-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

We're proud to support both adult and child clients with complex care needs in Widnes and the surrounding areas. We're now looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care that truly makes a difference.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide clinical interventions, assist with daily care routines, and support clients in meaningful, enjoyable activities from spending quality time with family and friends to joining in community outings and social events.

You'll also offer support during evening and bedtime routines, providing companionship, reassurance, and attentive care throughout the night to ensure comfort and safety.

With our younger clients, you'll have the opportunity to encourage creativity and learning through engaging activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory experiences.

If you're caring, reliable, and passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team. Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our clients have requested females only to join their care teams. "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
• Driver's license essential

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.