- Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Gateshead, NE8
- Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00
- Shifts: Part Time | Days | Term Time Only | Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm | Friday: 9:30am – 12:30pm
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 looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support a 5-year-old boy who lives at home with his family in Gateshead.
He is a happy, cheerful child who loves music and enjoys playing with toys that make a variety of sounds. He is especially captivated by his bubble tube, which provides comfort and stimulation throughout his day.
As his dedicated Healthcare Assistant, you will provide full support with his personal care, daily living activities, and clinical needs, ensuring he remains safe, comfortable, and well supported at all times.
This role is primarily school-based support. You will start the day at his family home, accompany him safely to school, and provide consistent, attentive care throughout the school day, ensuring all of his needs are met and he is fully supported.
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
- A minimum of 3 months’ care experience
- Confidence in medication administration, personal care, and moving and handling
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Experience working with children with complex care needs
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 Ref
26197
Pay Rate (ph)
£14.00- £17.00 per hour
Location
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Work Patterns
Part Time, Days, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays,
Driver Required
No
