Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant – Darwen, Lancashire

Important information

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.

• Position:
  Healthcare Assistant
• Location:
  
  Darwen, BB3
• Pay Rate: £14.00–£19.00 per hour
• Shifts:
  
  Part Time, Days & Nights (shift times vary)

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.

Our client is a young, lovable 3‑year‑old boy who enjoys interacting with his family and dedicated care team. He loves swimming, sensory lights, soft play and being outdoors. During the day, you will support him with his daily needs, clinical care and ensure he thrives both at home and while attending nursery. You will also provide essential overnight care, starting with a bath at 6 pm, playtime, and settling to sleep around 10 pm with a star light/projector and soft blanket.

We are looking for staff who are flexible to cover both day and night shifts. The client has specifically requested female care staff.

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confidence with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Pet friendly

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rota 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. Attendance is unpaid.

If you’re passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and meet the requirements above, please submit your CV through this job board. For more information about this role or our recruitment process, visit our website.

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.

• Pay Rate (ph): £14.00–£19.00
• Location:
  
  Darwen, Lancashire
• Work Patterns:
  Part Time, Days, Nights
• Driver
  
  Required:
  
  No