Healthcare Assistant, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Job description

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Northampton, NN3
• Pay Rate: £13.00 - £14.00 Per hour
• Shifts: Full-time & Part-time | Days: 9am – 9pm & Nights: 9pm-9am

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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 recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join a consistent 2:1 care team supporting an independent 24-year-old male with complex care needs in Croydon.

He leads an active and social lifestyle, enjoying travel, gigs, coffee trips, walks, cricket, good food, and community activities. He also runs his own travel business and is passionate about social media and accessibility advocacy.

This role focuses on promoting independence while delivering high-quality, person-centred care both at home and in the community.

Duties include personal care, medication support, moving and handling, mobility assistance, physiotherapy exercises, and supporting social and recreational activities. You will also support hydrotherapy and swimming sessions, so confidence in swimming is essential.

Night shifts include supporting bedtime routines, providing reassurance and emotional support, monitoring comfort and wellbeing, repositioning when required, and responding calmly during periods of anxiety or dystonia.

We are looking for fun, outgoing, reliable, and compassionate individuals who can build a positive, professional relationship while supporting him to live life to the fullest.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide person-centred care, including:

• Supporting with personal care and medication
• Assisting with moving and handling and clinical needs
• Encouraging independence and daily living activities
• Supporting social outings and community access
• Providing support during both day and night shifts
• Promoting comfort, safety, and emotional wellbeing

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  What We’re Looking For

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confidence with medication, personal care, and moving & handling
• Clear communication skills
• A full UK driving licence (required for day shifts)
• Comfortable working in a home with pets
• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

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  What We Offer

• Competitive pay with enhancements where applicable
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward & recognition programme
• 24/7 support from a dedicated team
• Ongoing training and development within a national provider

Our funded training (including clinical skills) is provided free of charge; however, attendance is unpaid.

Additional Information

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

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.