Healthcare Assistant

Empowering U Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Nurse-led training

NVQ enrolment

Paid holiday

Training bonuses

Free flu jab

Health programme

Clinical team support

Job summary

Empowering U is recruiting Healthcare Assistants to support a female adult with complex needs in Birmingham (B43). Roles include 10:00am–8:00pm shifts with 2:1 support, offering competitive hourly rates (£12.71–£14.87) and flexible full-time/part-time options.

Training, NVQ progression, and a supportive clinical team are included. We are a nurse-led organisation focused on dignity, compassion, and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• 6+ months care experience is essential.
• Knowledge of epilepsy and challenging behaviour is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required.
• Strong communication and team work abilities.

Responsibilities

• Personal care with dignity and respect
• Medication administration (including PEG/NG where trained)
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning (where applicable)
• Manual handling and safe transfers
• Behaviour support and de-escalation
• Monitoring and reporting health changes
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care per care plans

Skills

Caring nature

6+ months care experience

Verbal & written English

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Full-Time | Part-Time | Bank | Permanent

Make a Real Difference Every Day

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

We are currently recruitingdedicated Care Assistants / Healthcare Assistantsto support bothchildren and adults with complex needs.

Available Role: Birmingham B43

Client:Supporting a female adult with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and visual impairment.

Hours: 10:00am–8:00pm (2:1 support)Pay:£12.71 – £14.87 per hour | Days & Nights Available

Please note: We are not currently offering sponsorship

About the role

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Personal care with dignity and respect
• Medication administration (including PEG/NG where trained)
• Tracheostomy care and suctioning (where applicable)
• Manual handling and safe transfers
• Behaviour support and de-escalation
• Monitoring and reporting health changes
• Providing emotional support and companionship

Duties include:

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

What We’re Looking For :

• Caring nature and genuine desire to help others
• 6+ months care experience (essential)
• Knowledge of epilepsy & challenging behaviour (preferred)
• A compassionate, patient, and dependable approach
• Strong verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Basic IT skills for completing documentation
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates (£12.71 – £14.87)
• Flexible full-time and part-time hours
• Full nurse-led training & face-to-face competency training
• NVQ enrolment and career progression
• Paid holiday & pension scheme
• Training bonuses
• Free flu jab
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Supportive and friendly clinical team

Ready to Make a Meaningful Difference?

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and want to join a supportive, values-driven organisation,we would love to hear from you.

About the company

Join our Team at Empowering U

Be a part of Empowering U, where personalised, meaningful care empowers individuals and families to live with confidence and independence.

Required Criteria

• Do you have 6 moths UK Care experience