Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare Limited • Permanent • Dudley, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £14 - £16 / hour • 2w ago

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.

Location: Sedgley, DY3
Pay Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Shifts: Part-Time | Days (10:00am - 4:00pm) | Nights (9:30pm - 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 dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about making a genuine difference to a child's life.

Meet Our Client

We are looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a delightful 3-year-old girl within her family home.

She lives with her mum and brother and, although non-verbal, communicates beautifully through her expressions. She has a bright and playful personality and enjoys cuddles, sensory play, music, Disney films, walks and other calming activities.

Your role will be to support her with her clinical care needs, daily routines and nursery attendance, while encouraging her development through play and interaction. You'll also support her bedtime routine and provide overnight care, including observations and reassurance if she wakes.

This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while helping a young child feel safe, happy and supported every day.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality personal and clinical care
Supporting with daily routines at home and during nursery
Providing Tracheostomy Care
Assisting with bedtime routines and overnight care
Completing observations and promoting comfort throughout the night
Encouraging sensory play, learning and engagement
Working closely with the family and wider clinical team

Clinical Experience

Previous experience supporting children with complex clinical needs is essential.

You must have experience with:

Tracheostomy Care

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

Have a minimum of 3 months' paid care experience within the UK.
Have previous experience supporting complex clinical needs.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate, child-centred care.
Be willing to complete client-specific clinical training.

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, 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 across the UK.

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 complex care or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be joining a supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding person-centred care.

"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."