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Healthcare Assistant, Wigan, Lancashire

Important information

Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

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Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Wigan, WN5

Pay: £14.00 - £17.50 per hour

Shifts: Part-Time Hours Available | Various Day & Sleep-In Shifts

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.”

About This Role

We are looking for caring and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a young woman in her 20s who lives at home with her family in Wigan.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide person-centred care, supporting with personal care, medication administration, moving and handling, and clinical interventions.

You will also encourage her to enjoy the activities she loves, including hydrotherapy, listening to music, watching The Chase and Tipping Point, accessing the local community, and spending time around animals.

You will occasionally support her during respite stays, ensuring her routines are maintained and her care needs continue to be met with consistency and compassion.

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 female care staff to join their team.

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting adults with complex healthcare needs is desirable.

Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in house nursing team.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and child-centred care.
• Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
• Pet friendly - dog in property
• Be willing to work both shift types (Days & Sleep-In Nights)

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, kind and compassionate
• Reliable and professional
• An excellent communicator
• Committed to delivering person-centered 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.

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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.

Job details

Job Ref
26027

Pay Rate (ph)
£14.00-£17.50 per hour

Location
Wigan, Lancashire

Work Patterns
Part Time, Days, Nights,

Driver Required
No

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