Care Assistant / Healthcare Assistant

Empowering U; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu jabs

NVQ funding

Free DBS check

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Empowering U Healthcare in Solihull is seeking a compassionate Paediatric Complex Care Assistant to support a child with complex medical needs at their school. You will provide dedicated, person-centred care, assist with mobility, feeding, and daily activities, and liaise with parents and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS, strong English communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Experience with children or complex needs preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised care at the service users school.
• Assisting with medication administration and monitoring health conditions.
• Implementing and following individual care plans.
• Supporting children with mobility and daily activities.
• Assisting with feeding and ensuring adequate nutrition.
• Monitoring and recording observations on the child's condition.
• Liaising with parents and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Engaging children in play activities to promote their development and well-being.
• 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.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and families.
• Follow all health & safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

English proficiency

Teamwork

Independent work

DBS check

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Full-Time | Part-Time | Bank | Permanent

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Empowering U Healthcare is a specialist provider of complex, person-centred care, supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives in their own homes. We are a nurse-led organisation committed to compassion, dignity, and high-quality care.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Paediatric Complex Care Assistant to join our team in Solihull. As a Complex Care Assistant, you will provide dedicated care and support to a child with complex medical needs.

Available Role:

Client: Providing personalised care at the clients school.
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00 Monday & 08:30 - 16:00 Tuesday
Pay: £12.21-£13.28

About The Role

Duties include:

• Providing personalised care at the service users school
• Assisting with medication administration and monitoring health conditions
• Implementing and following individual care plans
• Supporting children with mobility and daily activities
• Assisting with feeding and ensuring adequate nutrition
• Monitoring and recording observations on the child's condition
• Liaising with parents and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Engaging children in play activities to promote their development and well-being

Key Responsibilities (All Roles)

• 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
• Build trusting relationships with clients and families
• Follow all health & safety regulations and company policies

Ready to Make a Meaningful Difference?

Required Criteria

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable
• Strong spoken and written English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS required

Desired Criteria

• Experience with children or complex needs preferred but not essential
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle preferred

About The Company

Empowering U is dedicated to promoting dignity, choice, and independence through exceptional staffing and personalised support.

Our committed local teams work with compassion and expertise to empower individuals to re-enable, rebuild confidence, and lead fulfilling lives. Our person-centred approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where individuals feel valued, understood, and encouraged, helping to build confidence, improve communication, and enhance overall wellbeing. Through our innovative methods and commitment to excellence, we ensure our services enrich lives and help people enjoy a more independent and meaningful future.

If you are passionate about making a difference to individuals and families in a friendly, encouraging environment and want to develop your career, Empowering U provides clear opportunities for progression, supported by in-house and specialist external training to give you the skills and confidence you need.

Company Culture

At Empowering U, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work together to provide personalised, meaningful care that supports individuals and families to live with confidence, dignity, and independence. Every person we support has their own story, needs, and goals. While each journey is unique, our commitment to exceptional, compassionate care never changes.

We champion a culture of support, collaboration, and genuine connection. Whether it’s team days for our case management team, weekly designated hours for open conversations, or fun event days at the office, we make sure our people feel valued, heard, and part of something bigger.

We’re with you at every step. That means ongoing guidance, open communication, and always being just a phone call away. No one in our team or in our care ever has to feel alone.

At Empowering U, we celebrate growth, encourage curiosity, and create a workplace where every person can thrive. We’re proud to build teams who lift each other up, share ideas, and bring their passion for care into everything they do.

Company Benefits

At Empowering U, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to helping you grow, thrive and feel genuinely valued, which is why we offer a wide range of meaningful benefits and development opportunities. When you join our Complex Care team, you’ll receive free flu jabs, funded NVQs to support your professional development, a free DBS check, financial advice services and flexible working hours, all designed to support your wellbeing and help you build a truly rewarding career. Alongside this we also offer a range of other benefits:

Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee development programs, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Staff celebration events