Support Worker, Caregiver

Support Worker Support Worker

Full-Time | Part-Time | Bank | Permanent

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.

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
- Friday 7am till 7pm
- Pay £13.28
Saturday & Sunday - Pay £13.94

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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?

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
.

• 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

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