Support Worker

Empowering U Healthcare; Stafford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet in home

Job summary

Empowering U Healthcare is recruiting dedicated Care Assistants/Healthcare Assistants to support children and adults with complex needs in their own homes in Stafford (ST19). Placements are live-in with 4 on/4 off patterns and may include access to an adapted vehicle.

The position offers a compassionate, patient-centered role focusing on independence and wellbeing. You will provide personal care, mobility support, medication assistance where needed, and help with daily activities.

Qualifications

• 6+ months UK care experience (essential).
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and drinking.
• Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers.
• Assist with medication administration, nebulisers, and seizure management where required.
• Support daily living tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping.
• Encourage independence, companionship, and community engagement.
• Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and internal teams.

Skills

Caring nature

6+ months care experience

Complex care experience

English fluency

Independent and team work

Enhanced DBS

UK driving licence

Job description

Support Worker

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: Stafford (ST19)

Client: You will be supporting individuals in their own homes with complex needs, including:

• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

• Mental health support needs

Placements are live-in, typically on a 4 on 4 off basis, and may include access to adapted vehicles for community outings. Pet in the home, Small Dog
Pay: £143.13 per day (£133.13 + £10 daily food allowance)

About the role

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, eating and drinking

• Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers

• Assist with medication administration, nebulisers, and seizure management where required

• Support daily living tasks such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping

• Encourage independence, companionship, and community engagement

• Monitor and report changes in health and wellbeing

• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans

• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and internal teams

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)

  Complex Care Experience

  A compassionate, patient, and dependable approach

  Strong verbal and written English skills

  Fluency in English

  Ability to work both independently and within a team

  Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

  Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)

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

• 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