Female Healthcare Assistant Support Worker - St Helens

Pulse Nursing at Home; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Paid training and development

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Pulse Nursing at Home in St Helens is seeking a Healthcare Assistant Support Worker to provide compassionate care to a 15-year-old client with complex needs, including cerebral palsy and epilepsy. You will support daily activities, administer medications (training provided), and contribute to quality of life through social engagement.

Shifts are nights (8pm–8am) with occasional day shifts. Training, DBS checks, and ongoing professional development are provided. Right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• 6 months care experience within the last 2 years (UK based).
• Ability to administer medications with training provided.
• Willingness to work nights, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users.
• Administer medications and complete manual handling as required.
• Work with clinical interventions under training.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with service users, families and colleagues.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Female Healthcare Assistant Support Worker - St Helens

St Helens

Location: Wigan Shifts: Nights - 8pm - 8am **occasional day shifts available - £14.86** Please note we do NOT provide sponsorship

About Us

Pulse Nursing at Home is a community care provider, committed to providing high-quality care and support to individuals who are living with complex care needs within their own homes. We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and motivated Support Workers to join our team.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting with their daily activities, promoting independence, and enhancing their quality of life. You will work closely with our client, their families, and other professionals to deliver person-centred care and support.

In this role you will be supporting our 15 year old male client, who is living with several complex care needs including cerebral palsy and epilepsy. On shift you will be providing personal care, administering medications and managing our clients clinical interventions (all training provided). Alongside, you will enhancing our clients quality of life via social interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users.
• Administer medications, and complete manual handling.
• Working with clinical interventions
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion.
• Build positive and professional relationships with service users, families, and colleagues.

What We're Looking For

• Caring, empathetic, and patient nature.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• 6 months care experience within the last 2 years (UK based experience)
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs including brain injuries, spinal injuries, physical disabilities, genetic and neurological conditions.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Flexible working arrangements.

Safeguarding Statement

Pulse Nursing at Home is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

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