Care Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for experienced and committed Healthcare Assistants with an interactive approach, who are eager to enhance their skills in the complex care sector. While prior complex care experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement as full bespoke clinical training will be provided.

You will need to be passionate about delivering the highest quality care to our service users, building positive relationships with them and their family whilst empowering them to live as independently as possible within the comfort of their own home.

We are offering £150 Welcome Bonus for this position

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Our service user is a teenage boy who lives with his family in Peterlee and requires care throughout the day and night on a 1:1 basis to support his complex care needs.

He is generally very happy, loves spending quality time with his family and care team and enjoys attending school participating in everyday activities.

This is a rewarding role where you will accompany our young service to school, tending to his personal care and clinical care needs, whilst also supporting his developmental growth.

Main duties of the job

Throughout the day you will support with his daily living tasks including personal care, moving, and handling, clinical observations and attending to his clinical care needs where required. You will assist him in enjoying his hobbies and interests, engage in a variety of activities and promote social interaction.

Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

It is essential to hold a valid driving licence with access to your own vehicle for this position

We have the following shifts available

• Part Time Days 2-3 shifts per week
• 7:30am - 4:00pm- Term Time Only
• 10:00am - 3:00pm- None Term Time Only
• Part Time Nights- 9:00pm- 7:00am

Take a look at our pay rates

Weekdays: £13.00 per hour (Approx. £110.50 per 8.5 hour shift)

Weeknights: £13.50 per hour (Approx. £135 per 10 hour shift)

Saturday & Sundays: £14.00 per hour (Approx. £119 per 8.5 hour shift)

Bank Holidays: £15.00 per hour (Approx. £127.50 per 8.5 hour shift)

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation

About us

We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users.

We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:

• Flexible hours to suit*
• Confirmed rotas
• Excellent rates of pay - Weekly
• Holiday pay
• Excellent rewards and recognition scheme
• Opportunity to work with other service users in the area*
• Ongoing professional training and development