Healthcare Assistant

B17, Harborne, City and Borough of Birmingham Apollo Home Healthcare Limited ________________________________________ * **Healthcare Assistant** * **Location:** Harborne, B17 * **Pay Rate:** £14.00 - £18.00 per hour * **Shifts:** Full-Time & Part Time | Days: 7am–7pm & Nights: 7pm–7am | Alternate weekends required ________________________________________ **Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?** * Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay * Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay * Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle * Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team * Ongoing career development * Support from our experienced Clinical Team * Refer a Friend bonus scheme * Reward and recognition programmes * Loyalty Reward Schemes * Company pension **Don't just take our word for it...** “I was very sceptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.” – Current HCA ________________________________________ **About This Role** A gentleman in his mid-20s who lives with his family in Harborne, Birmingham. He has a spinal injury and requires compassionate, professional support with bowel and catheter care, management of autonomic dysreflexia, pain control, and ongoing rehabilitation. His care is delivered on a 2:1 basis both day and night to ensure his safety, comfort, and quality of life. He is independent, able to communicate his needs, and takes an active role in directing his own care. Focused on his rehabilitation, he enjoys an active lifestyle that includes going to the gym, socialising, and eating out. As part of his care team, you will support him with personal care, moving and handling, clinical care, and rehabilitation, both at home and during appointments, as well as accompanying him in the community and assisting with household tasks. At night, your focus will be on ensuring his comfort through repositioning, clinical observations, and personal care, while maintaining a calm and restful environment. ________________________________________ **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.” ________________________________________ **Essential Requirements** * Minimum 3 months’ care experience * Confidence in medication administration, personal care, and moving and handling * Strong communication skills * Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points) * Driver essential – client has an automatic mobility vehicle * Be comfortable working around dogs ________________________________________ **About You** We're looking for someone who is: * Active, self-motivated, and willing to learn new skills * Caring, kind and compassionate * Reliable and professional * An excellent communicator * Committed to delivering person-centred care * A positive team player ______________________________________________________________________________ **Why Apollo?** At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home. We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day. ______________________________________________________________________________ **Apply Today** If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to build a rewarding career with Apollo Home Healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team