Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Peterborough seeks a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate, tailored care to clients. Responsibilities include managing clinical interventions, aiding with routines, and engaging clients in activities. With pay rates between £13.50 and £16.00 per hour and options for both full-time and part-time shifts, this role offers a rewarding opportunity for dedicated individuals passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Regular confirmed rotas

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• 3 months’ care experience is required.
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling.
• Must have clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical interventions and assist with care routines.
• Support clients in meaningful activities and engage them.
• Assist with bedtime routines and provide companionship.

Skills

Care experience

Clear Communication Skills

Medication management

Personal care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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.

Job Description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Peterborough
• Pay Rate: £13.50 - £16.00
• Shifts: Full Time or Part Time | Days & Nights

About Us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centered 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, Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

Meet Our Client

We’re currently supporting two child clients in Peterborough and surrounding areas and are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to deliver high-quality, person-centered care tailored to their needs. In this role, you’ll manage clinical interventions, assist with care routines, and support clients in meaningful activities—such as spending time with family and friends or going on community outings.

You’ll also assist with bedtime routines, offering companionship, staying attentive and responsive, and addressing care needs as they arise. You’ll engage in their favourite activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory activities.

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

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

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear Communication Skills

What We Offer

• 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.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centered 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 organisation.

Job details

• Job Ref: 25291
• Pay Rate (ph): £13.50 - £16.50
• Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
• Work Patterns: Full Time, Part Time, Days, Nights
• Driver Required: No