Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dereham is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Responsibilities include managing clinical interventions and supporting clients in daily activities. Ideal candidates will have at least three months of care experience and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Opportunity for training

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical interventions and assist with care routines.
• Support clients in meaningful activities like outings.
• Assist with bedtime routines and be responsive to care needs.

Skills

3 months’ care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

Job description

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: Dereham, NR19
• Pay Rate: £14.50 - £18.50 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time | Days & 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.

We’re hiring across multiple locations

So even if this position isn’t your perfect match, we'd encourage you to apply today to hear about other opportunities in your area.

Meet Our Clients

We’re currently supporting adults with complex clinical care needs in Dereham and surrounding areas, and are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred 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.

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

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 weekends and bank holidays
• 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.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer

Advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our service users and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

Job details

• Job Ref: 25401
• Pay Rate (ph): £14.50 - £18.50 per hour
• Location: Dereham, Norfolk
• Work Patterns: Part Time, Days, Nights,
• Driver Required: Yes