Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear Important information

Please note that Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:
  
  Sunderland, SR5
• Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00
• Shifts:
  
  Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | Shift Times Vary

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 – we tailor every 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 we’re looking for people who share those values.

We are expanding our services in Sunderland and are seeking compassionate, reliable Healthcare Assistants to support a teenage male with complex clinical care needs. He has a great sense of humour, enjoys school, and thrives when he is active and engaged.

This role involves providing 1:1, person-centred care in his home and educational setting, supporting clinical needs, personal care, daily routines, and emotional wellbeing.

Building a positive, trusting relationship is key, along with encouraging meaningful activities that promote independence and quality of life.

Night support includes assisting with bedtime routines, providing reassurance, monitoring clinical needs, and ensuring he remains safe and settled throughout the night.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested females only to join their care team.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills

• 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

Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV through this job board.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

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 organization.

Job
25740

Pay Rate (ph)
£14.00 - £17.00

Location
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Work Patterns
Full Time, Part Time, Days, Nights

Driver Required
No