Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Wakefield to provide overnight and morning support for a 5-year-old boy with complex needs. Responsibilities include personal care assistance, monitoring, and ensuring daily comfort. Candidates should have at least three months of care experience and be confident in clinical care. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive environment. Note: Female staff are specifically requested for this vacancy.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

24/7 management support

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months of care experience required.
• Confident in medication management and personal care.
• Must be pet friendly.
• Strong understanding of complex clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight and early-morning support.
• Assist with personal care and clinical needs.
• Support the child with daily routines.

Skills

Care experience

Medication handling

Personal care

Moving and handling

Understanding of complex clinical care

Job description

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location : Wakefield, WF4
• Pay Rate : £13.25 - £16.50 per hour
• Shifts : Part Time | Nights | Mondays and Sundays | 10pm- 8am

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 a dedicated and compassionate individual to join the support team of a cheerful and engaging 5‑year‑old boy living in the Wakefield area. He loves sensory play, making music with his instruments, enjoying storybooks, and relaxing with his favourite shows including CBeebies, Bluey, and Disney.

In this role, you will provide overnight and early‑morning support. He typically settles well at night, but requires continuous monitoring, regular repositioning, and assistance with moving and handling, personal care, and clinical needs when required.

As the morning begins, you will help him start his day comfortably with a bed bath, followed by supporting him to get dressed and ready.

If you are caring, patient, and passionate about supporting children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

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
• Pet Friendly
• A strong understanding of complex clinical care

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.

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