Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant, Leigh, Greater Manchester

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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.

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Job Description

Healthcare Assistant Location: Leigh, Greater Manchester Pay Rate: £16.50 - £21.00 per hour Shifts: Part Time Days: 7:00am – 7:00pm and Nights: 7:00pm – 7:00am

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 seeking compassionate and reliable healthcare assistants to join a 2:1 care team, providing personalised care for a gentleman in his 30’s in his home in Leigh.

He enjoys following Manchester United, listening to Elvis Presley, and watching his favourite TV series. He also loves getting out into the community, going for meals, socialising, and enjoying time with his care team. He especially appreciates carers who bring good humour and enjoy sharing a laugh.

In this role you’ll manage his clinical interventions, and assist with meal preparation, household tasks, daily routines, and support his engagement in the local community.

Night shifts will involve supporting his bedtime routine, offering reassurance and companionship, monitoring clinical needs, and responding promptly to ensure he remains comfortable, safe, and settled throughout the night.

We’re seeking patient and empathetic individuals who are confident in delivering complex clinical care and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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 Full UK driving licence (held for a minimum of 12 months) Flexibility to work both days and night shifts

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.

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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.

Job details

Job Ref

25996

Pay Rate (ph)

£16.50 - £21.00

Location

Leigh, Greater Manchester

Work Patterns

Part Time, Days, Nights,

Driver Required

Yes

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