Live In Healthcare Assistant

Support Worker

Full-Time | Part-Time | Bank | Permanent

Make a Real Difference Every Day

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

Location: NG16

Client: You will be supporting a 22-year-old male living with a brain injury, learning difficulties, and epilepsy, which is managed using a Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) device. The role involves providing person-centred support to help him remain safe, engaged, and as independent as possible both at home and in the community.

Hours: Monday - Sunday (1 week on, 1 week off) £133.13 per day plus a £10 daily food allowance

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support with personal care and daily living activities where required.
• Monitor and support the client's epilepsy, following their individual care plan and responding appropriately to seizures.
• Assist with community access, appointments, and meaningful activities.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with the wider team.
• Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and company policies.

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 months' experience in a care or support role (essential).
• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy, brain injuries, or learning disabilities is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and dependable approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic IT skills for completing electronic care records.
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• A full UK driving licence is desirable.

Why Join Empowering U Healthcare?

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

Apply today and join Empowering U Healthcare in delivering exceptional care that truly changes lives.

About The Role

Role-Specific Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Assist with daily living tasks (meal prep, shopping, light housekeeping)
• Support medication administration and seizure management
• Encourage independence and offer emotional support & companionship
• Help with community outings and activities
• Monitor and report changes in health

Duties include:

Key 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 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)

✔ Knowledge of epilepsy & challenging behaviour (preferred)

✔ 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

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

£133.13 - £143.13 per hour