Full-Time | Part-Time | Bank | Permanent
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Empowering U Healthcare is a specialist provider of complex, person-centred care, supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives in their own homes. We are a nurse-led organisation committed to compassion, dignity, and high-quality care.
We are currently recruiting dedicated Care Assistants / Healthcare Assistants to support both children and adults with complex needs.
Available Role: Burton – Day / Bank Shift
Client: Adult female with Cerebral Palsy
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Pay: £16.00 per hour
About The Role
Role-Specific Responsibilities
- Supporting a wheelchair user (hoist-dependent)
- Personal care and daily living support
- Encouraging independence and creative interests (music, drama, art, technology)
- Using and supporting communication aids
- Liaising with family members and professionals
Derby – Days & Nights
Clients: Children with complex needs (Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, sensory/visual impairment)
Hours:
- Monday–Friday days & nights
- 12-hour night shifts (minimum 1–2 nights per week)
Pay: £12.71 – £14.29 per hour
(Higher rates for nights & weekends)
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
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
✔ 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.
Apply today and start your rewarding career with Empowering U Healthcare.
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
Skills Needed
About The Company
Empowering U is dedicated to promoting dignity, choice, and independence through exceptional staffing and personalised support.
Our committed local teams work with compassion and expertise to empower individuals to re-enable, rebuild confidence, and lead fulfilling lives. Our person-centred approach focuses on creating a supportive environment where individuals feel valued, understood, and encouraged, helping to build confidence, improve communication, and enhance overall wellbeing. Through our innovative methods and commitment to excellence, we ensure our services enrich lives and help people enjoy a more independent and meaningful future.
If you are passionate about making a difference to individuals and families in a friendly, encouraging environment and want to develop your career, Empowering U provides clear opportunities for progression, supported by in-house and specialist external training to give you the skills and confidence you need. Start your journey with us and apply today to build a rewarding and impactful career at Empowering U.
Start your journey with us and apply today to build a rewarding and impactful career at Empowering U.
Company Culture
At Empowering U, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams work together to provide personalised, meaningful care that supports individuals and families to live with confidence, dignity, and independence. Every person we support has their own story, needs, and goals. While each journey is unique, our commitment to exceptional, compassionate care never changes.
We champion a culture of support, collaboration, and genuine connection. Whether it’s team days for our case management team, weekly designated hours for open conversations, or fun event days at the office, we make sure our people feel valued, heard, and part of something bigger.
We’re with you at every step. That means ongoing guidance, open communication, and always being just a phone call away. No one in our team or in our care ever has to feel alone.
At Empowering U, we celebrate growth, encourage curiosity, and create a workplace where every person can thrive. We’re proud to build teams who lift each other up, share ideas, and bring their passion for care into everything they do.
Company Benefits
At Empowering U, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to helping you grow, thrive and feel genuinely valued, which is why we offer a wide range of meaningful benefits and development opportunities. When you join our Complex Care team, you’ll receive free flu jabs, funded NVQs to support your professional development, a free DBS check, financial advice services and flexible working hours, all designed to support your wellbeing and help you build a truly rewarding career. Alongside this we also offer a range of other benefits:
Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Employee development programs, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Staff celebration events
Salary
£12.71 - £16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
