Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver person-centred care to a young child. You will provide essential support during the day and night, including clinical tasks and creating a comforting environment. Ideal candidates have at least 3 months of care experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Localised training

24/7 on-call support

Reward & recognition programme

Qualifications

• 3 months' care experience is required.
• Must be confident in medication and personal care.
• Clear communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential care during the day and overnight.
• Deliver clinical support, including tracheostomy care.
• Create a calming environment for the client.

Skills

Care experience

Clear communication skills

Confident with medication

Personal care

Driving with access to a vehicle

Tracheostomy care

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: Bishops Frome, WR6
• Pay Rate: £15.50 - £17.00 per hour
• Up to £10 per shift travel contribution subject to commute.
• Shifts: Part Time Nights or Days | 6 - 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

He\'s a sociable and engaging baby boy who loves being around others. He finds joy in looking at colourful picture books, listening to music and sharing quiet moments - especially when his favourite nursery rhyme \"Wind the Bobbin Up\" is playing.

You\'ll provide essential care in the day and overnight, remaining vigilant to his needs, delivering clinical support, including tracheostomy care and enteral feeding. Equally important, you\'ll help create a calm and soothing environment, offering cuddles and gentle reassurance to help him feel safe, secure and comforted throughout the day and night.

For this position we are offering localised training in Worcester and up to £10 per shift travel contribution subject to commute.

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
• Clear communication skills
• Driver with access to a vehicle
• Experience of tracheostomy care is preferred

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 Worcester
• Up to £10 per shift travel contribution subject to commute.

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.