Care Assistant

Job description We are seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about providing personalised care and support to our service user. Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training. We are offering a £150 welcome bonus for this position Terms and conditions apply By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, you'll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a teenage boy in Bury. Our service user is a joyful young man with a fantastic sense of humour who loves engaging with people. In your role, you will be responsible for delivering specialised support for his intricate care needs, tending to his clinical care requirements, establishing a calm and comforting sleep environment, offering reassurance if he awakens, and carrying out any necessary clinical interventions. It is essential for applicants to possess experience in complex care, as well as a background in working with children or young people. Our ideal candidate will show confidence when managing complex and challenging situations, maintaining composure and empathy, as his care needs can become quite intense at times. This isn't just a job - it's a chance to have a significant impact on a young person's life. Pay Rates: During your shadowing period, your starting hourly rate will be £11.50. This will increase to between £15.50 and £18.00 upon successful completion of the training program and after being signed off as competent in all clinical tasks. Shifts Available Full Time & Part Time Nights (minimum 2-3 shifts per week) 7:45pm - 8:00am Part Time days 30 hours per week working the below shifts: 7:30am - 8:00pm 3:45pm - 7:45pm You must be able to commit to working two weekends per month Essential Experience Required A minimum of 3 months previous care / support work experience Working with Children & Young People Complex Care experience Medication Administration Personal Care Moving and Handling Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare? 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 Holiday pay Full clinical training Opportunity to work with other service users in the area Ongoing professional training and development Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on [email protected] to find out more.