Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A national care provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in New Mills, Derbyshire. This part-time role focuses on supporting a young client with personal care and daily routines in the evenings. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience, clear communication skills, and access to a vehicle. Competitive pay rates apply, and additional support is offered through flexible scheduling and management assistance.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with enhancements

Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling

Reward & recognition programme

Supportive management with 24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months hands-on experience in care.
• Ability to confidently assist with medication and personal care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routines and personal care.
• Support mobility and ensure comfort during evening hours.
• Build trust and reassurance with the client.

Skills

At least 3 months care experience

Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling

Clear communication skills

Drivers with access to a vehicle

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, New Mills, Derbyshire

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: New Mills, Derbyshire
• Pay Rate: £14.50 - £16.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time | Evenings | 3pm - 6pm

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’re expanding our services in Derbyshire and are seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our team, supporting a young girl who lives with her family in New Mills. She loves exploring the world and communicating in her own unique way. We’re looking for kind and patient individuals who can take the time to understand her personality, support her communication style, and help her engage with the world around her. Her sensory needs mean that everyday routines, such as brushing her hair, can sometimes be a little tricky, so a gentle and understanding approach is essential. You’ll help her feel safe, supported, and encouraged, offering reassurance and building trust along the way. Your role will include supporting her daily routines, carrying out personal care, assisting with mobility, and helping her to settle comfortably for the night.

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 females only to join their care team.

What You’ll Need

• At least 3 months care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Drivers with access to a vehicle

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: 25438

Pay Rate (ph): £14.50- £16.00

Location: New Mills, Derbyshire

Work Patterns: Part Time, Evenings

Driver Required: Yes