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Healthcare Assistant, Preston, Lancashire
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Job Description
* Healthcare Assistant
* Location: Preston, PR2
* Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.50 per hour
* Shifts: Part Time | Days | 3-8 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 playful 17-year-old who enjoys music, games, and connecting with others in his own unique way. He is non-verbal and has both visual and hearing impairments, so understanding his needs takes time, patience, and a consistent, caring approach.
He loves hide and seek, pop music, and finds it hilarious when staff copy his sounds, it's one of his favourite ways to interact. He also enjoys listening to Mr Tumble and Peppa Pig.
Due to the complexity of his needs, we are looking for dedicated, long-term staff who can provide stability and build strong, trusting relationships. Full training will be provided to support his behaviours and ensure the best possible care.
He attends school Monday to Friday, and support is needed after school, overnight, and during the day at weekends to offer his family valuable respite. If you're patient, committed, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.
“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.
Job details
Job Ref
25083
Pay Rate (ph)
£14.00-£17.50
Location
Preston, Lancashire
Work Patterns
Part Time, Days,
Driver Required
No
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