At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, personalised care to a teenage male with complex needs during night shifts.
- Company: Apollo Home Healthcare, dedicated to high-quality, person-centred home care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, funded training, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Join a values-led team and enjoy opportunities for growth in a rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Experience in personal care, moving and handling, and clear communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About us
At 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 and we tailor each care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements. We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment and are looking for people who share those values.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking compassionate, patient, and reliable Healthcare Assistants to join a dedicated care team supporting a teenage male with complex, non‑verbal care needs. In this rewarding position you will provide personalised 1:1 care, ensuring he remains safe, comfortable, and settled throughout the night. You will maintain a watchful eye and help create a calm, soothing environment so he can sleep safely and peacefully. Understanding his cues and interpreting his needs to provide the highest standard of care is essential. Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.
What You’ll Need
- Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
- Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
- Reward & recognition programme
- Supportive management and 24/7 on‑call support
- Opportunity to grow within a values‑led, national care provider
- Funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you (attendance is unpaid).
Job responsibilities
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user, providing care and support including personal, social, and domestic support whilst adhering to the individual care and support plan. The aim is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible. Care is provided in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the user's right to privacy and dignity is maintained.
Person Specification
- Personal care experience
- Moving and handling skills
- Clear communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our clients and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.
Healthcare Assistant in Brighton employer: Apollo Home Healthcare
Apollo Home Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care in Peterborough, our team enjoys a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and generous benefits, including 25 days of annual leave, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.
