Apollo Home Healthcare

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

Job description

  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Location:Barnsley, S70
  • Pay Rate£13.25 per hour
  • Shifts:Full Time & Part Time Days | Monday-Friday |8am- 4pm| Term Time

Why Choose Apollo?

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We build small, dedicated teams around each individual - because every person we support has unique needs!

We work in line with the 6 Cs:Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, CourageandCommitment- and were looking for people who share those values.

Main duties of the job

Join Greenacre as a Healthcare Assistant

Be part of our dedicated School Health Team, supporting children with complex and ongoing healthcare needs.

Youll work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and pastoral staff to provide essential day-to-day care, helping students fully access their education in a safe and supportive environment.

Ideally, you will have experience working with children or in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for making a real difference in childrens lives.

If youre caring, proactive, and ready to be part of a team that truly supports every student, wed love to hear from you!

Please note:Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

This isn't just a job its your opportunity to make a real difference in someones life.

About us

What You'll Need

  • Minimum 3 months care experience
  • Confident with medication administration
  • Personal care & moving and handling experience
  • Clear communication skills

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.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
  • Regular confirmed rota's
  • Flexible full-time and part-time hours
  • Reward & recognition programme
  • Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
  • Funded training and opportunities to develop clinical skills (though attendance is unpaid)

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0023-Barnsley25776

Job locations

Apollo Home Healthcare

Barnsley

s70 2ta


Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Greenacre as a Healthcare Assistant

Be part of our dedicated School Health Team, supporting children with complex and ongoing healthcare needs.

Youll work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and pastoral staff to provide essential day-to-day care, helping students fully access their education in a safe and supportive environment.

Ideally, you will have experience working with children or in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for making a real difference in childrens lives.

If youre caring, proactive, and ready to be part of a team that truly supports every student, wed love to hear from you!

Please note:Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

This isn't just a job its your opportunity to make a real difference in someones life.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Greenacre as a Healthcare Assistant

Be part of our dedicated School Health Team, supporting children with complex and ongoing healthcare needs.

Youll work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and pastoral staff to provide essential day-to-day care, helping students fully access their education in a safe and supportive environment.

Ideally, you will have experience working with children or in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for making a real difference in childrens lives.

If youre caring, proactive, and ready to be part of a team that truly supports every student, wed love to hear from you!

Please note:Due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff.

This isn't just a job its your opportunity to make a real difference in someones life.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 months care experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 3 months care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Apollo Home Healthcare

Address

Apollo Home Healthcare

Barnsley

s70 2ta


Employer's website

https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Apollo Home Healthcare

Address

Apollo Home Healthcare

Barnsley

s70 2ta


Employer's website

https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Healthcare Assistant

Apollo Home Healthcare

jobs@apollohomehealthcare.com

01902847111

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0023-Barnsley25776

Job locations

Apollo Home Healthcare

Barnsley

s70 2ta


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