Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leicester seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team. You will support a gentleman in his late 40s, providing personal care and assistance with daily activities while ensuring his comfort at home. This part-time position involves 2–3 shifts per week, with competitive pay rates of £13.50 - £15.50 per hour for day shifts and £137.50 for night shifts. They offer flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth within a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Reward & recognition programme

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 months’ experience in care.
• Ability to assist with personal care and clinical needs.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support for a gentleman in his home.
• Assist with personal care and ensure safety during night shifts.
• Help the client access the community and maintain independence.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, Leicester, Leicestershire

Job Description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Leicester, LE4
• Pay Rate: Days | £13.50 - £15.00 per hour | Sleep Ins | £137.50 per shift
• Shifts: Part Time | Days & Sleep Nights | 3-12 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

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to support a gentleman in his late 40s who lives at home with his family in Leicester. He enjoys using his computer, spending time in the community, visiting the theatre, and watching his favourite football team. You will provide 2:1 care, including personal care, moving and handling, and supporting his clinical needs. During the day you will help him access the community and maintain his independence, and during the night you will ensure he is safe, comfortable and able to rest. This is a part-time role working 2–3 shifts per week, with a mix of day shifts (9am–9pm) and night sleep-ins (9pm–9am, with a sleep period from 12am–7am).

Pay Rates

Pay rates are £13.50 - £15.50 for day shifts. Night sleep-in shifts are paid at a shift rate of £137.50 per night (9pm–9am). Drivers are preferred but not essential if you have reliable transport to travel to and from the client’s home.

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

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.