Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant, Blackburn, Lancashire
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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
- Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Blackburn
- Pay: £14\.50 \- £16\.00
- Shifts: Part Time \| Nights \| 9pm \- 7am \| 30 hours per week
- Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
- Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in\-house nursing team
- Ongoing career development
- Support from our experienced Clinical Team
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Reward and recognition programmes
- Loyalty Reward Schemes
- Company pension
“I was very sceptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.”
About This Role
Our client is a bright and engaging young girl who enjoys spending time with those around her. She loves music, sensory activities, and watching her favourite TV programmes, and is currently learning Makaton to support her communication.
Although non\-verbal, she is very expressive, using eye contact, facial expressions, and vocalisations to communicate her needs and emotions.
We are seeking patient, caring Healthcare Assistants who can build trust at her pace and provide consistent, compassionate support.
Due to her complex care needs, she requires waking night support from confident carers who can deliver clinical care while ensuring her safety, comfort, and wellbeing at all times.
Working closely with her family, you will help maintain her routines, monitor her needs, and provide reassurance throughout the night in the comfort of her own home.
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 female carers to join their team.
Clinical Experience
Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex healthcare needs is desirable. Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in house nursing team.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and child\-centred care.
- Be willing to complete client\-specific, clinical training where required.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Caring, kind and compassionate
- Patient and reliable
- Friendly and engaging
- Passionate about supporting children and young people
- Able to build positive relations with children and their families
- A strong communicator
- A positive team player
At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs. We’re passionate about delivering high\-quality, person\-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home.
We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to build a rewarding career with Apollo Home Healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team.
Job details
Job Ref
26350
Pay Rate (ph)
£14\.00 \- £16\.00
Location
Blackburn, Lancashire
Work Patterns
Part Time, Nights,
Driver Required
No
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