Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A top-tier home care provider in Leicester seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to provide personal care to clients in their homes. Candidates must have at least 3 months' care experience and be confident in personal care and communication. This role requires flexible working patterns including part-time shifts during days and nights, and is a chance to make a significant difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Qualifications

• 3 months’ care experience required.
• Confident with personal care, medication, and moving and handling.
• Drivers preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care on a 2:1 basis including personal care and clinical needs.
• Support client in accessing the community and participating in activities.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant, Leicester, Leicestershire

Important information: Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. We are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either now or in the future.

Job Description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Leicester, LE4
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £15.00
• Shifts: Part Time | Days and sleeping nights | 12-hour shifts | Alternate weekends

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 looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to care for a gentleman in his late 40s, who lives at home with his family in Leicester. He enjoys spending time on his computer, going out into the community, visiting the theatre, and watching his favourite football team.

You will be required to provide care on a 2:1 basis, including personal care, moving and handling, and attending to his clinical needs as required. You will also support him with accessing the community and participating in the activities he enjoys most, helping to promote his independence and well-being.

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
• Drivers preferred but not essential

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: 25449
• Pay Rate (ph): £13.00 - £15.00
• Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
• Work Patterns: Part Time, Days, Nights
• Driver Required: No