Support Worker

SeeMeHired; Mickle Hills; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & support

Flexible hours

Nurse-led management

Career progression

Meaningful work

Job summary

Empowering U Healthcare is seeking caring, reliable Support Workers for a female client in Lichfield with MS and mental health needs. You will provide personal care, mobility support, medication administration, and companionship. A full UK driving licence is essential, as you will drive to appointments and activities.

Hours are Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm, with competitive pay and ongoing training. Candidates should have at least 6 months in care, strong communication, and a compassionate, patient

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' care or support experience.
• Experience with complex physical needs or neurological conditions desirable.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, and catheter care.
• Assist with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers.
• Administer medications per care plan.
• Support with appointments, community access, and daily living tasks.
• Promote independence, dignity and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with the care team.
• Follow safeguarding health and safety policies.

Skills

Care experience

MS/neurological care

English communication

Dignity and compassion

Teamwork

IT basics

Enhanced DBS

Driving licence

Tools

Electronic care records

Job description

At Empowering U Healthcare, we provide specialist, nurse-led complex care, supporting children and adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes. We are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that empowers people to live fulfilling lives. We are currently looking for caring, reliable, and dedicated Support Workers to join our growing team.

Available Role - Lichfield Client: You will be supporting a female client living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and mental health needs. She requires assistance with most aspects of daily living and is a full-time wheelchair user with limited use of her hands. Your role will include:

• Personal care.
• Catheter care.
• Repositioning and mobility support.
• Medication administration.
• Supporting with appointments and community access.
• Promoting independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.
• A full UK driving licence is essential, as you will be required to drive the client to and from appointments and other activities.
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and catheter care.
• Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers using appropriate equipment.
• Administer medication in line with the client's care plan.
• Support with daily living activities, including meal preparation, shopping, light housekeeping, and attending appointments.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
• Monitor and report any changes in the client's physical or mental wellbeing to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with the wider care team.
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Support with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate and timely care documentation.
• Build positive relationships with the client, their family, and healthcare professionals.
• Follow all safeguarding procedures, health and safety guidance, and company policies.
• At least 6 months' experience in a care or support role (essential).
• Experience supporting individuals with complex physical needs or neurological conditions is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and dependable approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic IT skills for completing electronic care records.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• A caring, compassionate, and reliable individual.
• At least 6 months' experience in a care or support role (essential).
• Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, neurological conditions, or mental health needs (desirable).
• A patient, respectful, and person-centred approach.
• Good verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for completing electronic care records.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Minimum 6 months UK care experience.
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for documentation.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Desired criteria

• Experience with children or complex needs preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle preferred.

Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Pay: £12.71 - £14.29 per hour (depending on weekday/weekend and day/night shifts).

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Paid specialist training and ongoing clinical support.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Supportive nurse-led management team.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.