Healthcare Assistant
4 days ago
Gateshead
Important information\n\nPlease 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.\n\nJob description\n\n * Healthcare Assistant\n\n * Location: Gateshead, NE10\n\n * Pay Rate £15.00 - £17.50 per hour\n\n * Shifts: Part Time | Days | 8:00am - 8:00pm\n\nAbout us\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.\n\nMeet Our Client\n\nWe are looking for kind, compassionate, and dedicated individuals to join the care team of a bright and engaging young girl. She has a curious and playful personality, loves story time, exploring sensory lights, and getting creative with arts and crafts. She also enjoys trips to the beach in her buggy, walks in the park, and a variety of sensory play activities.\n\nShe particularly thrives in water-based activities, including hydrotherapy, and benefits greatly from attending her educational setting, where she enjoys social interaction and a structured, stimulating environment.\n\nIn this role, you will support her throughout the day, helping with daily routines, attending her educational setting and outings, and providing full support with all aspects of her care, including mobility, nutrition, and clinical interventions.\n\nWe are seeking someone caring, attentive, and confident in supporting children with complex needs. The right individual will help create a safe, nurturing environment where she feels happy, comfortable, and fully supported every day.\n\nPlease note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.\n\nOur client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.\n\n“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n\n * 3 months’ care experience\n\n * Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling\n\n * Clear communication skills\n\n * Previous experience working with children in a healthcare setting is essential\n\nWhat We Offer\n\n * Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends\n\n * Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling\n\n * Reward & recognition programme\n\n * Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support\n\n * Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider\n\nOur funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid