* Healthcare Assistant
* Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45
* Pay Rate: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour
* Shifts: Part Time, Nights | 10pm - 8am
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
* Comfortable with dogs
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.