Healthcare Assistants

Apollo Home Healthcare; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dartford is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver personal care and support clients with their daily lives. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care routines and clinical interventions while promoting clients' dignity and wellbeing. Candidates should have at least 3 months of care experience. The role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive support from management. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives while growing within a dedicated healthcare service.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhancements for nights and weekends

Flexible scheduling

24/7 on-call support

Opportunity for growth

Funded training at no cost

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of care experience required.
• Confidence in medication management and personal care routines.
• Experience with complex care situations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their homes by delivering tailored care.
• Assist with personal care routines and clinical interventions.
• Encourage engagement in activities and maintain their wellbeing.

Skills

Care experience

Medication management

Personal care

Moving and handling

Complex care exposure

Job description

Job Title

Healthcare Assistant – Dartford, Kent

Job Description

• Location: Dartford, DA1
• Pay Rate: £16.00 - £21.00 per hour
• Work Patterns: Full Time & Part Time, Days & Nights, 8‑12 hour shifts

About Us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high‑quality, person‑centred care in the comfort of clients’ 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’re expanding services in Dartford and surrounding areas and are seeking compassionate, dedicated Healthcare Assistants to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care to adults and children with clinical needs.

In this rewarding role, you will support clients in their homes and communities by delivering tailored care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include clinical interventions, assistance with personal care routines, and supporting clients to live fulfilling lives.

You’ll help clients enjoy meaningful moments, whether that’s spending time with family and friends, attending community outings, or engaging in everyday activities that matter to them. Evening shifts may include bedtime routines, offering reassurance and companionship while remaining attentive and responsive to care needs throughout the night.

When working with younger clients, you’ll actively encourage engagement and take part in activities they love, supporting their development through play and interaction. This may include joining in with arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory activities, helping to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where they feel supported, confident, and happy.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference while being part of a growing healthcare service committed to excellence in care.

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Exposure to complex 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.

To learn more 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, these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.