Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Peterborough is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver personalized care to clients. The role involves managing clinical interventions, assisting with care routines, and engaging clients in meaningful activities. Applicants should have at least 3 months of care experience and possess good communication skills. Competitive pay rates and flexible scheduling offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Reward & recognition programme

24/7 on-call support

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 months' experience in care.
• Ability to manage medication and personal care.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical interventions for clients.
• Assist with care routines and meaningful activities.
• Provide companionship and attend to care needs.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication

Clear communication skills

Job description

Important information

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

Job Description

• Role: Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Peterborough
• Pay Rate: £13.50 - £16.00
• Shifts: Full Time or Part Time | Days & Nights

About Us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high‑quality, person‑centered 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, Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

Meet Our Client

We are currently supporting two child clients in Peterborough and surrounding areas and are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to deliver high‑quality, person‑centered care tailored to their needs. In this role, you’ll manage clinical interventions, assist with care routines, and support clients in meaningful activities – such as spending time with family and friends or going on community outings. You’ll also assist with bedtime routines, offering companionship, staying attentive and responsive, and addressing care needs as they arise. You’ll engage in their favourite activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory activities.

Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

"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

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‑centered 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.