Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Healthcare Assistant

Location: March, PE15

Pay Rate: £13.50 - £15.00 per hour | Holiday pay on top no hidden deductions

Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | 5-12 Hour Shifts

Important:Drivers essential for days | Non-drivers welcome for nights

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, CourageandCommitment and were looking for people who share those values.

Were hiring across multiple locations, so even if this position isnt your perfect match, we'd encourage you to apply today to hear about other opportunities in your area.

Meet Our Client

We are supporting a creative lady in her mid-30s living in March, Cambridgeshire. She lives independently with the support of her family and dedicated care team. We're looking for caring and reliable carers to join her 1:1 team for day or night shifts.

Her condition can vary day to day some days shes more independent, while others she needs a little extra support. Youll assist with personal care, medication, light household tasks, and day-to-day living to help her feel comfortable & supported.

She shares her home with three friendly dogs, so being pet-friendly is a must! She enjoys art and attends a weekly class to express her creativity and aid her social interaction. She's also learning Italian and is looking forward to returning to her classes after the summer break.

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 its your opportunity to make a real difference in someones life.

What Youll Need

• Minimum 3 months care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Drivers required for days (aged 25+ due to insurance)
• Pet-friendly (3 dogs in the home)

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 3 months care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Drivers required for days (aged 25+ due to insurance)
• Pet-friendly (3 dogs in the home)

Desirable

• N/A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Apollo Home Healthcare

Address

March

March

Cambridgeshire

PE15 8QN

Employer's website

https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)