Job Details

Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

📍 NE8, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
£15 per hour
£14.5 - £17/hour Weekly Pay
Industry: Social Care
Applications: >10
Posted: 08-09-2026
Company: Apollo Home Healthcare Limited
Type: Contract, Part Time, Temporary
Reference: 225582312

Job Description:

Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Days | Term-Time: Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm | Saturdays: 4-hour shifts | non-term-time hours available

Why Join Apollo Home Healthcare?

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

Apollo Home Healthcare are looking for caring and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join a brand-new care package, providing 1:1 support to an 8-year-old girl with complex care needs in her own home and at school.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a newly established care team, supporting her to feel safe, comfortable and confident in her daily routine.

During term time, you will provide support at school, while during school holidays and non-term time, you will provide care in her home.

Your role will include supporting with her complex and clinical care needs, monitoring her wellbeing, providing personal care and ensuring she remains safe, comfortable and engaged throughout the day.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can build a strong relationship with a young person and make a meaningful difference to her day-to-day life, we'd love to hear from you.

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 females only to join their care 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.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

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:

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.

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