Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Stockport, SK8
• Pay Rate:£14.50 - £17.50 per hour
• Shifts:Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | Shift Times Vary

Why Choose Apollo?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We build small, dedicated teams around each individual - because every person we support has unique needs!

We work in line with the 6 Cs:Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, CourageandCommitment- and were looking for people who share those values.

Main duties of the job

Meet Our Client

A young man in his early twenties lives at home with his family in Stockport and requires dedicated 1:1 support to meet his complex care needs during the day and overnight.

He is a friendly and affectionate individual with a wonderful sense of humour and a genuine zest for life. He enjoys social interaction, sharing laughter, and taking pleasure in everyday moments. His interests include watching television, listening to music, using his iPad, and spending meaningful time with his family and care team.

During the day, you will provide full support with personal care, moving and handling, and clinical care tasks, while encouraging his participation in preferred activities and daily routines. You will promote his safety, comfort, and overall wellbeing, fostering a positive, nurturing environment in which he can thrive.

Overnight, your responsibilities will include providing personal care as required, monitoring his clinical needs, and ensuring he remains comfortable, settled, and safe throughout the night.

About us

What You'll Need

• Minimum 3 months care experience
• Confident with medication administration
• Personal care & moving and handling experience
• Clear communication skills

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.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rota's
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Reward & recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Funded training and opportunities to develop clinical skills (though attendance is unpaid)