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Healthcare Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 20 March 2026
Salary: £14.00 to £17.50 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 19 April 2026
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Apollo Home Healthcare
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 25924

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Summary

Job description
Healthcare Assistant
Location: Wigan, WN5
Pay Rate:£14.00 - £17.50 per hour
Shifts: Part time | Days and Sleeping Nights | Variety of shifts available
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’re excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated care team. In this role, you will provide 1:1 and 2:1 support for a lady with complex needs who lives at home with her loving family. Your care will take place both day and night at home, in her educational setting, and during respite stays where you will continue to provide consistent support to ensure her comfort and wellbeing.

You will provide personal care and assist with clinical interventions as needed, ensuring a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. Beyond practical support, you’ll bring fun, companionship, and encouragement into her day, helping her enjoy a fulfilling routine and pursue her favourite hobbies, including singing, baking, watching TV, and enjoying Disney.

This is more than a job it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life while being part of a supportive and passionate care team.

What You’ll Need

Confident with medication, personal care, moving and handling
Clear communication skills
Valid Driving Licence
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.

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 females only to join their care team.

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