Healthcare Support Worker - Short Shifts (Urgently Required)

Catalyst Care Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare service provider in Manchester seeks Healthcare Support Workers to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. The role involves supporting individuals in their homes for short shifts (4–8 hours). Successful candidates will have prior experience in healthcare, a driving license, and mandatory PMVA training. Offering flexibility to select shifts and supportive training, this position is ideal for those wishing to make a significant impact on people’s lives while managing their own time effectively.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Tax relief for work-related expenses

Free DBS

Qualifications

• One year of previous experience in healthcare settings.
• Driving license is mandatory for community work.
• PMVA training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility support, including basic moving and handling.
• Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition, hydration, and maintaining a clean environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Join Our Mission at Unique Community Services

Join Unique Community Services to provide compassionate, high-complex mental health care at home for people with behavior that challenges and personality disorders. We are looking for dedicated Healthcare Support workers to lead the delivery of person-centered mental health services directly in people’s homes, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of our community values.

At Unique Community Services, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion, Impact, and Community — values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.

You will deliver high-quality care in people’s homes and communities, supporting individuals to live with dignity, independence, and safety. This role focuses on short shifts only (4–8 hours) and suits Care Professionals who value flexibility and are open to supporting packages at short notice where possible.

Who this Role is For

This role is designed for Care Professionals who are intentionally choosing short (4–8 hours) shifts, flexible availability, and short-notice work as part of how they want to live and work. It allows you to make a real difference while keeping control of your time — on your own terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide mobility support, including basic moving and handling.
• Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition, hydration, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Offer companionship, emotional support, and, when needed, financial assistance.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Experience & Requirements

• One year of previous experience in healthcare settings, in community or home-based care.
• Experience in managing complex health needs, with a focus on mental health, autism, learning disabilities and working with diverse populations.
• Driving licence is mandatory for community work and transport of the people we support.
• PMVA training is required.
• Experience supporting people with complex health needs.

Candidate Traits and Competencies

• Exceptional leadership and organizational abilities.
• Genuine desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives, with a commitment to providing the highest level of compassionate care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complex interpersonal situations compassionately.
• Deep commitment to providing empathetic and respectful care that aligns with the values of Unique Community Services.
• Empathetic and able to manage under pressure.
• Open to feedback and able to incorporate it positively.
• Friendly, understanding, and capable of addressing issues proactively.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

What We Offer

Financial & Practical Support

• Mileage allowance
• Refer-a-friend bonus – incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
• Tax relief – the ability to claim through the government for work‑related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).

Development & Support

• On‑shift support and guidance through the on‑call system.
• Regular supervisions.
• Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.
• All mandatory training is free.

Work-Life Balance and Community

• Flexible working hours – option to choose shifts based on availability.
• Recognition programmes – celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.
• Social events – opportunities to connect and build team spirit.
• Free DBS

This role is aligned to supporting short (4–8 hours), and applicants should expect availability for this type of work to form a core part of the role.