Healthcare Assistant

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.

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Stafford, ST16
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
Shifts: Full-Time & Part-Time | Days & Nights | 8:00am - 8:00pm | 8:00pm - 8:00am

About Us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every care package is tailored to the individual, with a compassionate and skilled team built around their needs.

We're looking for caring and reliable Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about supporting people to live independently while making a genuine difference every day.

Meet Our Client

We are looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman in his late 50s who lives at home with his wife.

He enjoys leading an active lifestyle and regularly attends local social, exercise and support groups. He also has a passion for poetry, painting, card games and board games, and enjoys spending time out in the community.

As part of his dedicated care team, you'll support him with his daily routines, personal care and clinical needs while encouraging him to remain independent and continue enjoying the hobbies and activities he loves.

During night shifts, you'll provide personal care, medication administration, catheter care, moving and handling, and overnight monitoring to ensure he remains comfortable, safe and well supported.

This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while helping someone maintain their independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality personal and clinical care

• Medication Administration

• Catheter Care

• Moving and Handling

• Supporting community access and social activities

• Promoting independence and wellbeing

• Overnight monitoring and responding to care needs

• Working closely with the client, family and wider clinical team

Clinical Experience

Previous care experience is essential.

Experience with the following is desirable:

• Medication Administration

• Catheter Care

• Moving and Handling

Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our expert in-house Nursing Team.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have a minimum of 3 months' paid care experience within the UK.

• Have the right to work in the UK.

• Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

• Be willing to complete client-specific clinical training.

• Hold a full UK driving licence for at least 3 years and be confident driving the client's adapted manual vehicle.

• Be comfortable around dogs.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay

• Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly rate

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

• Specialist clinical training delivered by our expert in-house Nursing Team

• Ongoing career development

• Support from our experienced Clinical Team

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

• Reward & Recognition programmes

• Loyalty Reward Schemes

• Company pension

Our funded training, including clinical skills, is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.

Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables children and adults to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home.

We believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our Healthcare Assistants through specialist clinical training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop their careers.

Whether you're experienced in care or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll become part of a supportive team dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

"I was very skeptical about leaving my old job, but I'm so glad I took the leap and joined Apollo. Best thing I ever did. I get to spend more time with my children and everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem."