Healthcare Assistant

________________________________________ * **Healthcare Assistant** * **Location:** Macclesfield* **Pay Rate:** £14.00 - £18.00 per hour* **Shifts:** Part Time Days & Nights | 12-hour shifts available | Alternate weekends required________________________________________ **About us** At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person’s needs.**We live by the 6 Cs**: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment. ________________________________________**The Role**Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking for your next opportunity?If you have at least three months' paid care experience and are looking for a rewarding new role, we'd love to hear from you.At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide specialist care to children and adults with complex healthcare needs in the comfort of their own homes.Whether you already have experience in complex care or are looking to develop your clinical skills, we provide comprehensive training, competency assessments and ongoing support to help you build a rewarding career.We're currently growing our team and have a range of opportunities available across Macclesfield, Stockport and surrounding areas, with a variety of shift patterns and hours to suit different availability.Once you've applied, a member of our Recruitment Team will take the time to get to know you, your experience, preferences and availability before matching you with the most suitable opportunity.Why join Apollo Home Healthcare?* Competitive rates of pay* Full training and ongoing support* Opportunities to develop your clinical skills* Flexible and varied shift patterns* Ongoing opportunities for career development* The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we supportIf you're compassionate, reliable and passionate about providing high-quality care, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career with Apollo Home Healthcare.________________________________________**Key Responsibilities*** Providing high-quality, person-centred care * Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity * Administering medication as required * Assisting with moving & handling * Supporting daily routines and community access * Monitoring wellbeing and responding to changing care needs ________________________________________**What We’re Looking For*** Minimum 3 months’ care experience * Confidence in medication administration, personal care, and moving & handling * Clear communication skills * A compassionate, reliable, and proactive approach________________________________________**What We Offer*** Competitive hourly pay, with enhanced rates for nights and weekends * Consistent, pre-planned rotas and flexible scheduling * A reward & recognition programme * 24/7 support from our dedicated management team * Opportunities for career progression within a national, values-led organisation Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.________________________________________**Additional Information**Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.Our clients have requested Female care staff to join their team.________________________________________**Apply Now**If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements above, we’d love to hear from you.Please apply by submitting your CV through this job board.We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

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