Health Care Assistant

EmpoweringU Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Care Assistants for their Burton and Derby locations. The role involves delivering high-quality personal care and supporting clients in daily living tasks. Candidates must have at least 6 months of care experience and excellent communication skills. Flexible working patterns and competitive pay rates are offered, alongside training opportunities and a supportive team environment. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working patterns

Full nurse-led training and NVQ enrolment

Ongoing development and career progression

Pension scheme

Holiday pay

Training bonus

Free flu jabs

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of care experience.
• Excellent spoken English.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Full Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care in line with care plans.
• Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and daily living tasks.
• Build positive relationships with clients and families.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Strong communication

Basic IT skills

Job description

Care Assistant / Healthcare Assistant – Burton & Derby (DE23)
Pay: Burton: £16.00/hr | Derby: £12.21-£14.29/hr (depending on shift)
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank, Permanent,
Location: Burton & Derby, UK

Join Our Caring Team at Empowering U Healthcare!
Empowering U Healthcare provides high-quality, person-centred care, helping individuals live fulfilling and independent lives at home. We are looking for compassionate, reliable Care Assistants to support clients in Burton and Derby. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, nurse-led organisation.

Available Roles

1. Burton – Day/Bank Shift

   Client: Adult female with cerebral palsy
   Hours: Thursdays, 11:00am – 4:30pm
   Pay: £16.00/hr
   Role:

   • Wheelchair user, hoist-dependent
   • Support with all aspects of daily living
   • Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily tasks
   • Support use of communication aids; encourage client’s creative interests (music, drama, art, technology)
   Requirements:
   • Minimum 6 months care experience
   • Tech-savvy or willing to learn
   • Excellent spoken English
   • Full UK driving licence preferred
   • Ability to liaise with family, therapists, and professionals
2. Derby – Night Shift

   Client: 11-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, and visual impairment
   Hours: 12-hour night shifts, Monday–Sunday (minimum 1–2 nights/week)
   Pay: £12.21-£14.29/hr
   Role:

   • Support all aspects of daily living
   • Personal care, PEG medication, suctioning
   • Manual handling
   Requirements:
   • Minimum 6 months care experience (UK-based)
   • Experience with children, PEG, or complex needs preferred (not essential)
   • Flexible for night shifts

Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)

• Deliver high-quality personal care in line with care plans
• Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers
• Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and daily living tasks
• Promote independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with clients and families
• Monitor and report health changes
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Follow health & safety guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and reliable individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills for documentation
• Full Enhanced DBS required
• Creative interests (music, drama, art, technology) an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working patterns
• Full nurse-led training and NVQ enrolment
• Ongoing development and career progressionSupportive and inclusive team environment
• Pension scheme, holiday pay, training bonus
• Free flu jabs and health & wellbeing programme