Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location:Wigan, WN5
• Pay Rate:£14.00 - £17.50 per hour
• Shifts:Part time | Days and Sleeping Nights | Variety of shifts available

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

Meet Our Client

Were excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you will provide 1:1 and 2:1 support for a lady with complex needs who lives at home with her loving family. Your care will take place both day and night at home, in her educational setting, and during respite stays where you will continue to provide consistent support to ensure her comfort and wellbeing.

You will provide personal care and assist with clinical interventions as needed, ensuring a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Beyond practical support, youll bring fun, companionship, and encouragement into her day, helping her enjoy a fulfilling routine and pursue her favourite hobbies, including singing, baking, watching TV, and enjoying Disney.

This is more than a job its a chance to make a meaningful difference in someones life while being part of a supportive and passionate care team.

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)