Care Assistant inThe area below is where the role is located: inThe area below is where the role is located: PUBLISHED 18 DEC 2023

£13.50 to £16 an hour PERMANENT

Apollo Home Healthcare r1hYOAKH

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Benefits of joining our team include competitive pay rates, confirmed rotas, and full clinical training.

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 users 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 users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

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. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Join us at Apollo Home Healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling role where you will make a real difference in the life of a teenage boy who lives in Rochdale.

Our service user is a sociable boy who loves spending time with his family, accessing the outdoors, listening to music and exploring interactive light up toys. Your role? To support his day to day care needs and support him to engage in his hobbies and interests.

Pay Rates:

£13.50 - £16.00 per hour
Approx. £121.50 per 9-hour weeknight shift
Approx. £126.00 per 9-hour weekend night shift
Approx. £84.00 per 6-hour Saturday day shift
Approx. £144.00 per 9-hour bank holiday night shift

Shifts Available:

Part Time 2 shifts per week
Waking Nights: 10pm 7am- Alternate weekends are essential for this position.
1 Saturday per month: 12pm 6pm

Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

Apply now and be part of a caring team dedicated to making a positive impact every day!

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation

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 users right to privacy and dignity is maintained

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. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!

Join us at Apollo Home Healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling role where you will make a real difference in the life of a teenage boy who lives in Rochdale.

Pay Rates:

£13.50 - £16.00 per hour
Approx. £121.50 per 9-hour weeknight shift
Approx. £126.00 per 9-hour weekend night shift
Approx. £84.00 per 6-hour Saturday day shift
Approx. £144.00 per 9-hour bank holiday night shift

Shifts Available:

Part Time 2 shifts per week
Waking Nights: 10pm 7am- Alternate weekends are essential for this position.
1 Saturday per month: 12pm 6pm

Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.

Apply now and be part of a caring team dedicated to making a positive impact every day!

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we advertise a high volume of vacancies on behalf of our clients.

Due to the nature of the vacancies we recruit for, our clients have the right to request whether they wish for female or male staff to work on their team.

These specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation

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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.

3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.

4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.

5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.

6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.

9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.

Personal Qualities:

1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.

2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.

3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.

4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications:

While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:

1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.

2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.

3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Experience:

Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.

Continuous Development:

Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.

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