Healthcare Assistant, St Helens, Merseyside
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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.
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Job Description
Healthcare Assistant
Location: St Helens, WN5
Pay Rate: £ £17.00 per hour
Shifts: Part Time| Nights| 12-hour shifts| Alternate weekends required
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 are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant's to support a 19-year-old young man with complex care needs within his own home.
He is a very chilled, sociable, and happy-go-lucky young man who loves interacting with others and enjoys having their attention. He attends college, which he really enjoys, and would benefit from a carer who is enthusiastic about supporting him both at home and out in the community.
He enjoys sensory activities, exploring toys and lights, watching television, listening to music, being outdoors, going on trips in the van, swimming, and visiting brightly lit shops, and he also finds comfort in cuddles and positive, reassuring interaction.
Throughout the day, you will support him with his daily routines, including personal care, medication administration, and attending to his clinical care needs as required.
During night shifts, you will be responsible for ensuring his comfort and safety, remaining alert to his needs, and supporting him to have a settled and restful sleep. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of a wonderful young man.
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.
"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
25784
Pay Rate (ph)
£ £17.00
Location
St Helens, Merseyside
Work Patterns
Part Time, Nights,
Driver Required
No
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