Looking for a rewarding healthcare role with competitive pay in Derby? Apollo Home Healthcare is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a home setting. This role offers flexible shift patterns and a supportive working environment where your contribution genuinely makes a difference to individuals and their families.
Applicants should have at least three months of hands-on care experience and feel confident supporting with medication administration, personal care, and safe moving and handling. Strong communication skills are essential, as the position involves working closely with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and compassionate care delivery.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are reliable, attentive, and committed to maintaining dignity and comfort for those they support. Please note that visa sponsorship is not specified for this role, so candidates should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Position: Healthcare Assistant
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: £14.00–£16.00 per hour
Location: Derby
Job summary
Healthcare Assistant
Location: Derby, DE5
Pay Rate: £14.00 – £16.00
Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days & Nights | 12 Hour Shifts
Why Choose Apollo?
At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. We build small, dedicated teams around each individual – because every person we support has unique needs!
We work in line with the 6 Cs:Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment- and were looking for people who share those values.
Main duties of the job
Meet Our Client
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman in his early 80s living in Derby. He is looking for a supportive care team to help him live life as fully as possible, enabling him to get out into the community and remain as active as he can.
Responsibilities will include providing personal care, supporting clinical interventions, and assisting with activities that enhance his quality of life.
Evening and night shifts may involve supporting bedtime routines, offering reassurance and companionship, and remaining attentive to his needs throughout the night.
This position requires someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to maintaining his comfort, safety, dignity, and overall wellbeing.
About us
What You’ll Need
- Minimum 3 months care experience
- Confident with medication administration
- Personal care & moving and handling experience
- Clear communication skills
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.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
- Regular confirmed rota’s
- Flexible full-time and part-time hours
- Reward & recognition programme
- Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
- Funded training and opportunities to develop clinical skills (though attendance is unpaid)
Job responsibilities
Meet Our Client
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support a gentleman in his early 80s living in Derby. He is looking for a supportive care team to help him live life as fully as possible, enabling him to get out into the community and remain as active as he can.
- Responsibilities will include providing personal care, supporting clinical interventions, and assisting with activities that enhance his quality of life.
- Evening and night shifts may involve supporting bedtime routines, offering reassurance and companionship, and remaining attentive to his needs throughout the night.
- This position requires someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to maintaining his comfort, safety, dignity, and overall wellbeing.
Person Specification
- Experience
- Essential
- Minimum 3 months care experience
Application Process
Application Deadline
May 2nd, 2026