Healthcare Assistants, Durham, County Durham

Job description

Important Information:

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.

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Durham, DH7

Pay Rate: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour

Shifts: Part Time, Days & Nights | 5-12-hour shifts

About us

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.

Meet Our Client

We’re currently supporting clients in Durham and surrounding areas and are looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to their needs.

In this role, you’ll manage clinical interventions, assist with care routines, and support clients in meaningful activities—such as spending time with family and friends or going on community outings.

You’ll also assist with bedtime routines, offering companionship, staying attentive and responsive, and addressing care needs as they arise.

With our younger clients, you’ll engage in their favourite activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory activities.

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 – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

What You’ll Need

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling

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What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rotas 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, though attendance is unpaid.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV through this job board.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, feel free to contact our dedicated Recruitment Team:

• Phone: 01902 847111
• Email: recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

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.