Care Assistant – Complex Needs (Children & Adults)

Empowering U Healthcare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering U is seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centred care to children and adults with complex needs in Derby. Roles include day, night, and bank shifts within a nurse-led, home-care setting.

The team values dignity, compassion, and high-quality care, with DBS checks and driving/IT skills as beneficial. UK-based candidates with a caring attitude are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of care experience in the UK.
• Experience with children or individuals with complex needs is desirable.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable attitude.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Basic IT skills for completing documentation.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in line with care plans.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care documentation.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and families.
• Follow health & safety regulations and company policies.
• Personal care and daily living support.
• PEG medication, suctioning, and manual handling.
• Mobility and repositioning.
• Monitoring and reporting health changes.
• Emotional support and companionship.

Skills

Care experience

English proficiency

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Empowering U is seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centred care to children and adults with complex needs in Derby. Roles include day, night, and bank shifts within a nurse-led, home-care setting.

The team values dignity, compassion, and high-quality care, with DBS checks and driving/IT skills as beneficial. UK-based candidates with a caring attitude are encouraged to apply.