- Healthcare Assistant
- Location: York, YO61
- Pay Rate: £15.00 - £20.00 Per hour
- Shifts: Part-Time | Day Shifts | Various Shift Times Available
About us
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person’s needs.
We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
Meet Our Client
We are looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a fun-loving and energetic young boy in his family home.
He enjoys:
- Outdoor adventures and sensory play
- Listening to stories and being read to
- Music, especially outdoors
- Hydro swimming sessions and horse-riding therapy
- Spending time with his Labrador, Elmo.
During day shifts, you will provide 2:1 care, supporting him with all aspects of personal care, moving and handling, play, and sensory exploration.
You will also assist with mealtimes and accompany him to school, ensuring that all clinical needs are met while keeping him safe, comfortable, and engaged throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality, person-centred care throughout the day
- Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
- Administering medication as required
- Assisting with repositioning and moving & handling
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding to care needs promptly
- Epilepsy management
- PEG Feeding
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 months’ care experience
- Confident with medication administration, personal care, and moving & handling
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Comfortable working around pets
- A passion for working with children
What We Offer
- Competitive pay with enhancements where applicable
- Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
- Reward & recognition programme
- 24/7 support from a dedicated team
- Ongoing training and development within a national provider
Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.
Additional Information
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply by submitting your CV through this job board.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.
Job Ref
26015
Pay Rate (ph)
£15.00 - £20.00 per hour
Location
York, North Yorkshire
Work Patterns
Part Time, Days,
Driver Required
Yes
