Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Colchester is looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants for part-time evening and night shifts. Responsibilities include supporting clients with complex healthcare needs and personal care. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 months of care experience, strong communication skills, and a preference for drivers. The role offers competitive pay of £14.50-£16.00 per hour, along with regular rotas and opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhancements for nights and weekends

Regular confirmed rotas

Supportive management support

Funded training programs

Qualifications

• 3 months’ care experience is required.
• Ability to provide personal care and clear communication is essential.
• Driving license preferred for better client service.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with complex healthcare needs and personal care.
• Promote clients' overall wellbeing and participation in activities.
• Provide companionship and handle clinical care tasks.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Moving and handling

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Colchester, Essex

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: Colchester and surrounding areas

Pay Rate: £14.50-£16.00

Shifts: Part time |Evenings and Nights| Shift times vary

About Us

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.

Meet Our Client

We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate healthcare assistants to join our growing team, supporting clients across Colchester and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

In our rewarding roles, you will support our clients with complex healthcare needs, including personal care, clinical care, and moving and handling. You will provide companionship, promote their overall wellbeing, and encourage participation in the hobbies and activities they enjoy most. We are offering part‑time evening and night shifts and are looking for individuals who are truly passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

What You’ll Need

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

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-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 organisation.

Job details

• Job Ref: 25605
• Pay Rate (ph): £14.50 – £16.00
• Location: Colchester, Essex
• Work Patterns: Part Time, Days, Nights
• Driver Required: Yes