Children's Healthcare Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job details
Job Ref
21276
Pay Rate (ph)
£13.00 - £16.00 per hour
Location
Hyde, Greater Manchester
Work Patterns
Full Time, Part Time, Nights, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Driver Required
No
Job description
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to children? Do you have a nurturing spirit and a heart full of compassion?
We are currently seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support and care for a 6-month-old baby girl, ensuring their well-being and development every step of the way.
She is currently in the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and we are in the process of building a team to bring her home to her loving family home in Hyde.
As her dedicated Healthcare team, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with her, playing a crucial role in her growth and development. Your caring presence and support will bring comfort not only to her but also to her parents, knowing that their little one is in capable hands.
Your responsibilities will include providing hands-on care, nappy changes, ensuring a safe environment, and engaging in age-appropriate activities that promote her physical and cognitive development. Your compassionate touch and attention will create a nurturing bond, fostering a sense of security and well-being.
Our service user has specifically requested for female staff to work on their team
Essential Experience Required
- 3 months previous care experience
- Personal Care
- Moving and Handling
- Medication Administration
Desirable Experience
- PEG Feeding
- Tracheostomy Care
We have the following shifts available;
- Full Time / Part Time
- Nights
- 10pm – 8am
Take a look at our payrates
Weeknights £13.00 per hour (£130 approx per 10 shift)
Bank Holiday £16.00 per hour (£160 approx per 10 shift)
This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on her day-to-day life.
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.
Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare?
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
- Holiday pay
- Full clinical training
- Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
- Ongoing professional training and development
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com to find out more.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Children's Healthcare Assistant roles across Apollo Home Healthcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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