Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant for part-time shifts supporting a lady with complex care needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily routines, mobility, and clinical requirements in a compassionate environment. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience and possess excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a values-driven team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months’ care experience required.
• Confident with medication and personal care.
• Clear communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care supporting daily routines.
• Assist with mobility and personal care needs.
• Work alongside a Registered Nurse in a 2:1 role.

Skills

Medication management

Personal care

Communication skills

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: Luton, AL3
• Pay Rate: £16.00 - £19.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part Time Days & Nights | 12 Hour Shifts | 1 to 2 shifts per week

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 compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our care team supporting a 66‑year‑old lady with complex care needs. This is a 2:1 role, working alongside a Registered Nurse, providing an excellent opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in complex care.

She is an intelligent and engaging lady with a love for the Royal Family, game shows, the news, and The Crown. Her hobbies include cooking, baking, arts & crafts, gardening, and music, and she particularly enjoys music therapy.

You will provide person‑centred care, supporting her daily routines, assisting with mobility, personal care and clinical needs, while helping her enjoy her interests and maintain her quality of life. This is a rewarding role for carers who are patient, attentive and committed to delivering compassionate, high‑quality care.

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.

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Pet friendly – cat’s within the property

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.