- Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Blackburn, BB1
- Pay Rate: £13.00 - £16.50 per hour
- Shifts: Part Time Days | 7.30am to 3.30pm | Monday to Friday
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 happy and content 10-year-old girl who is very independent and full of energy. She enjoys imaginative play, especially role-playing with her dolls house and play kitchen. She also has a real interest in make-up and nail polish, often enjoying creative play with these activities.
She loves spending time outdoors, including trips to the park, as well as shopping and attending school during the day.
You will support her in the things she enjoys, encourage her learning and development, and provide consistent, person-centred care.
Her care needs can be complex at times, so it is essential to always remain vigilant while ensuring she is safe, supported, and engaged. This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a real difference in her daily life.
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 females only to join their care 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
- Comfortable working in a home with pets
- Experience supporting children with tracheostomy and ventilation is essential
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.
