Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A caring healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate support for a 3-year-old boy. You will be responsible for both daytime and overnight care, ensuring his well-being and engagement. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience and be comfortable with personal care and medication management. The role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling, with ongoing support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Reward and recognition programme

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• 3 months’ care experience required.
• Confident with medication and personal care.
• Essential to be pet friendly.

Responsibilities

• Support a young boy with daily needs and clinical care.
• Provide essential overnight care.
• Engage in playtime and bedtime routine.

Skills

Care experience

Medication management

Personal care

Clear communication skills

Pet friendly

Job description

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location : Darwen, BB3
• Pay Rate : £14.00- £17.00
• Shifts : Part Time, Days & Nights| 8- 10-hour shifts

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

A young lovable 3-year-old boy who enjoys interacting with his family and dedicated care team. He loves swimming, sensory lights, soft play and being outdoors.

As part of his care team during the day, you will provide a vital role in supporting him with his daily needs, clinical care and ensuring that he thrives both at home and while attending nursery.

You will also provide essential overnight care. His evenings typically begin around 6pm, starting with a bath and providing clinical care. He enjoys his playtime to wind down before settling to sleep, usually around 10pm. An essential part of his bedtime routine is having a star light / projector and a soft blanket to settle him to sleep.

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 female care staff to join their team.

"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
• Essential 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.

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