Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Preston is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support a lively 4-year-old child at home and nursery. The role requires at least 3 months of care experience and the ability to provide personal and clinical care in a compassionate manner. Flexible shifts and competitive pay are offered. Only female applicants will be considered per the child's request.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhancements

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Funded training

Reward & recognition programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months care experience.
• Ability to handle personal care and medication.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to a lively child.
• Ensure care needs are met at home and nursery.
• Engage actively with the child during care activities.

Skills

Care experience

Confident with medication and personal care

Clear communication skills

Pet friendly

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Location: Preston, PR1 • Pay Rate: £14.00-£16.50 • Shifts: Full Time & Part Time Days | 6-10 hours

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 an enthusiastic healthcare assistant who will be supporting a lively 4-year-old boy who lives at home with his family. He enjoys watching tv, playing and staying active. This role is perfect for someone who can match his enthusiasm and bring a sense of fun to his daily care. You will be providing support both at nursery and at home ensuring his personal and clinical care needs are met with compassion and professionalism. This hands-on role requires you to keep up with his energy and active lifestyle to keep up with his interests.

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


• Essential pet friendly

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.