Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Leicester. You will provide personal care and support in a 2:1 setting for a gentleman in his late 40s. The role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates will have care experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support on a 2:1 basis.
• Assist client with accessing the community.
• Promote independence and well-being.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

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: 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.