Healthcare Assistant, Accrington, Lancashire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Accrington, BB5
• Pay Rate: £13.50-£16.00 per hour
• Shifts: Part time | Nights | 7pm – 7am

About us

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. Every care package is tailored, with a compassionate and skilled team built around each person’s needs.

We live by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.

The Role

We are currently supporting a fun, affectionate, and cheeky man in his forties who lives at home with his family. He has a great sense of humour and enjoys building positive relationships with his care team.

He enjoys:

• Watching football
• Listening to music
• Drawing
• Spending time with his mum, especially watching soaps together
• The occasional takeaway and light-hearted banter

As part of a 2:1 care team, you will support him with all aspects of daily living while promoting his independence, safety, and wellbeing.

In this role, you will:

• Support daily routines and personal care & Administer medication
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Support his clinical needs
• Provide person-centred care to manage and respond to behaviours that may challenge

This isn’t just a job—it’s your opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone’s life.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting with personal care respectfully and with dignity
• Administering medication as required
• Assisting with moving & handling
• Supporting daily routines within a 2:1 care package
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to care needs, including behaviours that may challenge

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What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 months’ care experience
• Confidence in medication administration, personal care, and moving & handling
• Strong communication skills
• A compassionate, patient, and reliable approach

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates, with enhanced pay for nights and weekends
• Consistent, pre-planned rotas for better work-life balance
• A reward & recognition programme
• 24/7 support from our dedicated management team
• Opportunities for career progression within a national, values-led organisation Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.

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  Additional Information

Please note: Due to the nature of our vacancies, clients may request male or female staff depending on their care needs.

For this role, the client has specifically requested female care staff.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV through this job board.

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