Healthcare Assistant

Shandon Projects; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centered care for clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily care routines and providing clinical interventions. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 months of care experience and a driver's license. This part-time role offers competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends

Regular confirmed rota

Flexible scheduling

Supportive management

Opportunity to grow

Qualifications

• 3 months care experience required.
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling.
• Driver's licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care routines.
• Support clients in school settings.
• Provide clinical interventions.
• Encourage creativity through activities.
• Support clients in meaningful activities.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Confident with medication

Experience in personal care

Ability to drive

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Location: Leeds
Pay: £13.25 - £16.50 per hour
Shifts: Part Time – Days, Nights & Evenings

Important Information

Note: Apollo Home Healthcare does not hold a sponsorship licence. We cannot consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

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 C’s: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment, and we’re looking for people who share those values.

Our Clients

We’re proud to support children and young people with complex care needs, within their own homes in the Wakefield and Tadcaster locations. We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily care routines.
• Support clients in school settings.
• Provide clinical interventions.
• Offer support during evening and bedtime routines, providing companionship and reassurance.
• Encourage creativity and learning through activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor play, educational games, and sensory experiences.
• Support clients in meaningful activities from spending quality time with family and friends to joining community outings and social events.

Client Gender Preference 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."

Requirements

• 3 months care experience.
• Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling.
• Clear communication skills.
• Driver's licence essential.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends.
• Regular confirmed rota 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 are passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and meet the requirements outlined above, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals