Healthcare Assistant

Empowering U Healthcare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering U Healthcare is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support children and adults with complex needs in Derby. Roles include days, full-time, part-time and bank shifts, working in a nurse-led team to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in clients' homes.

Typical duties include personal care, mobility support, PEG medication administration, documentation, and health monitoring. DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one is expected, with a full UK driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ months care experience in the UK.
• Ability to work with children or individuals with complex needs is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Compassionate, patient and dependable approach.

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 and 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 UK

English communication

Teamwork

Documentation

DBS clearance

Tools

Basic IT skills

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: Derby – Days

Client: Child Male with Cerebral Palsy - Hours:16.00pm-20.00pm Mon,Tues,Wed,Thurs,Fri

About the role

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

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support
• PEG medication, suctioning, and manual handling
• Mobility and repositioning
• Monitoring and reporting health changes
• Emotional support and companionship

What We’re Looking For

• At least 6 months of care experience in the UK
• Experience working with children or individuals with complex needs (desirable, not essential)
• 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)

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.