Healthcare Assistant
- NHS
- Part Time
- Manchester
- 14 - 20 an hour

Job Description
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. Whether you have experience in complex care or are eager to learn, we want to hear from you!
By working with us as a Healthcare Assistant, youll be a valued member of a compassionate team dedicated to caring for a gentleman in Didsbury.
Our service user is a very sociable man who loves getting involved in community activities whenever possible. Whether hes socialising at his local pub, dining out with friends and his care team, or trying new experiences, he enjoys staying engaged and active. He is a big football fan and regularly attends Manchester United home games with support from his care team.
As a successful businessman, he is also a passionate advocate for community access for people with disabilities. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded an MBE in 2004 for his services to disabled individuals.
Your role? To providing specialist care, remaining vigilant to his care needs and managing his clinical interventions as required. You will provide companionship and support him accessing the activities he enjoys.
This isn't just a job it's a chance to have a significant impact on the lives of others.
Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team.
Main duties of the job
Pay Rates:
- The Shadowing Period is paid at £11.50 per hour.
- Following successful completion of the training program and being signed off as competent in all clinical tasks, this rate will increase to between £14.00 and £20.00 per hour.
Shifts Available:
- Full Time Days
- 7:30am - 6:30pm
- Short Calls: 8:00am - 2:00pm & 8:00am - 12:00pm
- One full weekend per month is required for this position.
Essential Experience:
- 3 months previous care experience
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Moving and handling
- Clear Communication Skills
Due to the nature of our vacancies, service users have the right to request either female or male staff.
Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.
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:
- Flexible hours to suit*
- Confirmed rotas
- Excellent rates of pay - Weekly
- Holiday pay
- Excellent rewards and recognition scheme
- Opportunity to work with other service users in the area*
- Ongoing professional training and development
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 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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 months previous care experience
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Moving and handling
- 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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Apollo Home Healthcare
Address
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Please note we are unable to supply the actual address
The area below is where the role is located:
Didsbury, Manchester
M20 5WZ