Job Description

Healthcare Assistant, Bedford, Bedfordshire

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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.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Location:

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45

Pay Rate:

14.00 - 15.00 per hour

Shifts:

Part Time, Nights | 2-3 shifts per week- 10-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 are seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support a baby boy in his warm and loving family home. He has complex medical needs and requires calm, attentive care throughout the night. Your role will be essential in ensuring his safety, comfort, and wellbeing at all times.



As a valued member of our night care team, you will provide high-quality clinical and specialist support, including tracheostomy care, NG feeding, safe moving and handling, and personal care. You will also help maintain his sleep and settling routines, offering gentle reassurance, age-appropriate interaction, and a nurturing presence to promote his emotional and physical comfort.



We are seeking carers who are patient, observant, and confident in delivering both clinical and nurturing care. You should be calm, attentive, and able to respond promptly to any changes in his condition, while remaining committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

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.


"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 Clear communication skills

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, please visit our website.



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.

Job details

Job Ref

25598


Pay Rate (ph)

14.00-15.00


Annual Salary

14.00-15.00


Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire


Work Patterns

Part Time, Nights,


Driver Required

No