Job Summary
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. If you have experience in complex care, we want to hear from you!
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 young man in Bury.
Our service user has a fantastic sense of humour, and he is seeking like-minded individuals to join his team. He is exceptionally bright, enjoys going to school, and engaging with those around him.
Weekends are dedicated to engaging in a variety of activities, such as visiting the park, going to the cinema, and participating in local social events, which you will support him to access.
Main duties of the job
Your role is to provide essential care both day and night, remaining attentive, and overseeing our service user's needs, as well as managing his clinical interventions.
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to have a significant impact on the lives of others.
A minimum of three-day shifts per week is essential during the training period. Shadowing may take up to 6 weeks.
Pay Rates:
1. During your shadowing period, your hourly rate will be £11.50.
2. This will increase to between £15.50 and £18.00 per hour upon successful completion of the training program, and after being signed off as competent in all clinical tasks.
Shifts Available:
1. Full Time and Part Time *Nights: 7:45pm - 8am
2. 2-4 Shifts Per Week
3. Part Time Days: 7:30am - 8pm & 3:45pm - 7:45pm
4. Weekend availability is needed for this position.
Essential Experience:
1. 3 months previous care experience
2. Medication administration
3. Personal care
4. Moving and handling
5. Complex care experience
6. Pet Friendly - Our service user does have a pet dog at home.
7. Clear Communication Skills
About us
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:
1. Flexible hours to suit*
2. Confirmed rotas
3. Excellent rates of pay - Weekly
4. Holiday pay
5. Excellent rewards and recognition scheme
6. Opportunity to work with other service users in the area*
7. Ongoing professional training and development
Date posted: 28 February 2025
Pay scheme:
Other
Salary: £11.50 to £18 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: E0023-23948Bury
Job locations:
Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 5BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities:
The role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) 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 service user's individual care and support plan. The aim of the position is to enable service users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible. Alongside providing care and support in a professional, discreet, and caring manner, always ensuring the service user's right to privacy and dignity is maintained.
Person Specification
Experience Essential:
1. 3 months previous care experience
2. Medication administration
3. Personal care
4. Moving and handling
5. Complex care experience
6. Pet Friendly - Our service user does have a pet dog at home.
7. Clear Communication Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details:
Employer name: Apollo Home Healthcare
Employer's website: Apollo Home Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr