Location: Preston PR1
Pay: £14.00 - £16.50 per hour
Shifts: Full Time | Days | Monday–Sunday | Various Shifts Available
Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?
* Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
* Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay
* Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
* Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team
* Ongoing career development
* Support from our experienced Clinical Team
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme
* Reward and recognition programmes
* Loyalty Reward Schemes
* Company pension
Don't just take our word for it...
“I was very sceptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.” – Current HCA
About This Role
We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to support a lively and energetic 5-year-old boy who lives at home with his loving family. He enjoys watching TV, playing, and staying active, so this role is ideal for someone who can match his enthusiasm, encourage his interests, and bring a fun, positive approach to his care.
In this rewarding role, you will provide dedicated support both at school and at home, ensuring his personal and clinical care needs are met with compassion, professionalism, and respect.
As he leads an active lifestyle, you'll need to be confident keeping up with his energy, engaging in play and activities, and helping him enjoy each day while promoting his wellbeing, independence, and development.
Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.
Our client’s family has requested Female Healthcare Assistant to join their team.
“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”
Clinical Experience
Previous experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs is desirable.
Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in-house nursing team.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
* Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
* Have the right to work in the UK*
* Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and child-centred care.
* Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
* Be comfortable working in a household with cats
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Caring, kind and compassionate
* Patient and reliable
* Friendly and engaging
* Passionate about supporting children and young people
* Able to build positive relations with children and their families
* A strong communicator
* A positive team player
Why Apollo?
At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs.
We’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home. We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day
Salary description
£14.00 - £16.50 per hour