- Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Darwen, BB3
- Pay Rate: £14.00- £17.00
- Shifts: Part Time | Days: 7:45am–4:15pm | Nights: 10:00pm–8:00am
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 seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a cheerful and much-loved 4-year-old boy who enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and care team.
He loves swimming, sensory lights, soft play, outdoor adventures, and attending school.
As part of his dedicated care team, you will support his daily routines, deliver his clinical care, and help him participate in the activities he enjoys. This role involves providing support both at home and throughout his school day, ensuring he can engage safely and comfortably in learning and social activities. Transport to and from school will be provided.
You will also provide overnight support, assisting with his evening routine, clinical care, and bedtime preparations. With the comfort of his favourite star projector and soft blanket, you'll help ensure he feels safe, relaxed, and settled throughout the night.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a young child's life, promoting his independence, wellbeing, and quality of life while helping him enjoy every day to the fullest.
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
- Essential: experience in paediatric tracheostomy care
- Must be pet friendly
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.
