- Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
- Location: Bedford, MK45
- Pay: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour
- Shifts: Full Time & Part Time, Nights | 9:30pm – 7:30am
Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?
- Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay
- Holiday pay paid in addition to your hourly pay
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Specialist clinical training, led by our expert in-house nursing team
- Ongoing career development
- Support from our experienced Clinical Team
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Reward and recognition programmes
- Loyalty Reward Schemes
- Company pension
Don't just take our word for it...
“I was very sceptical about leaving my old job but I’m so I glad I took the leap and applied for my position at Apollo. Best thing I ever did, I get to spend more time with my children and watch them grow. Everyone is so friendly and easy to approach if you have a problem.” – Current HCA
About This Role
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’s family has requested female staff |to join their team.
“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”
Clinical Experience
Previous experience supporting children with complex healthcare needs is desirable.
Where required, specialist clinical training will be provided by our highly skilled, in house nursing team.
The specific clinical competencies required for our client are:
- PEG/NG tube feeding Ventilation Tracheostomy care
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
- Have a minimum of 3 months' paid experience working in a professional care setting within the UK.
- Have the right to work in the UK*
- Be committed to delivering safe, compassionate and child-centred care.
- Be willing to complete client-specific, clinical training where required.
- Be comfortable with dogs.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Caring, kind and compassionate
- Patient and reliable
- Friendly and engaging
- Passionate about supporting children and young people
- Able to build positive relations with children and their families
- A strong communicator
- A positive team player
Why Apollo?
At Apollo Home Healthcare, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're one of the UK's leading providers of specialist home healthcare, supporting babies, children, young people and adults with complex healthcare needs. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred complex care that enables our clients to live safely, independently and comfortably in the place they call home. We know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our Healthcare Assistants through specialist training and ongoing clinical support. Whether you're joining us with previous complex care experience or looking to build on your existing skills, you'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive difference every day.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to build a rewarding career with Apollo Home Healthcare, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated team.
