Health Care Asisstant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | DE23 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | EmpoweringU Healthcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Care Assistant / Healthcare Assistant – Burton & Derby (DE23)
Pay: Burton: £16.00/hr | Derby: £12.21–£14.29/hr (depending on shift)
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank, Permanent,
Location: Burton & Derby, UK
Join Our Caring Team at Empowering U Healthcare!
Empowering U Healthcare provides high-quality, person-centred care, helping individuals live fulfilling and independent lives at home. We are looking for compassionate, reliable Care Assistants to support clients in Burton and Derby. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, nurse-led organisation.
Available Roles
1. Burton – Day/Bank Shift
Client: Adult female with cerebral palsy
Hours: Thursdays, 11:00am – 4:30pm
Pay: £16.00/hr
Role:
Wheelchair user, hoist-dependent
Support with all aspects of daily living
Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily tasks
Support use of communication aids; encourage client’s creative interests (music, drama, art, technology)
Requirements:
Minimum 6 months care experience
Tech-savvy or willing to learn
Excellent spoken English
Full UK driving licence preferred
Ability to liaise with family, therapists, and professionals
2. Derby – Night Shift
Client: 11-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, and visual impairment
Hours: 12-hour night shifts, Monday–Sunday (minimum 1–2 nights/week)
Pay: £12.21–£14.29/hr
Role:
Support all aspects of daily living
Personal care, PEG medication, suctioning
Manual handling
Requirements:
Minimum 6 months care experience (UK-based)
Experience with children, PEG, or complex needs preferred (not essential)
Flexible for night shifts
Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)
Deliver high-quality personal care in line with care plans
Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers
Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and daily living tasks
Promote independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
Build positive relationships with clients and families
Monitor and report health changes
Maintain accurate documentation
Follow health & safety guidelines
What We’re Looking For
Compassionate, patient, and reliable individuals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic IT skills for documentation
Full Enhanced DBS required
Creative interests (music, drama, art, technology) an advantage
What We Offer
Competitive pay rates
Flexible working patterns
Full nurse-led training and NVQ enrolment
Ongoing development and career progression
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Pension scheme, holiday pay, training bonus
Free flu jabs and health & wellbeing programme
Pay: Burton: £16.00/hr | Derby: £12.21–£14.29/hr (depending on shift)
Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Bank, Permanent,
Location: Burton & Derby, UK
Join Our Caring Team at Empowering U Healthcare!
Empowering U Healthcare provides high-quality, person-centred care, helping individuals live fulfilling and independent lives at home. We are looking for compassionate, reliable Care Assistants to support clients in Burton and Derby. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, nurse-led organisation.
Available Roles
1. Burton – Day/Bank Shift
Client: Adult female with cerebral palsy
Hours: Thursdays, 11:00am – 4:30pm
Pay: £16.00/hr
Role:
Wheelchair user, hoist-dependent
Support with all aspects of daily living
Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily tasks
Support use of communication aids; encourage client’s creative interests (music, drama, art, technology)
Requirements:
Minimum 6 months care experience
Tech-savvy or willing to learn
Excellent spoken English
Full UK driving licence preferred
Ability to liaise with family, therapists, and professionals
2. Derby – Night Shift
Client: 11-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, and visual impairment
Hours: 12-hour night shifts, Monday–Sunday (minimum 1–2 nights/week)
Pay: £12.21–£14.29/hr
Role:
Support all aspects of daily living
Personal care, PEG medication, suctioning
Manual handling
Requirements:
Minimum 6 months care experience (UK-based)
Experience with children, PEG, or complex needs preferred (not essential)
Flexible for night shifts
Key Responsibilities (Both Roles)
Deliver high-quality personal care in line with care plans
Support with mobility, repositioning, and safe transfers
Assist with meals, light housekeeping, and daily living tasks
Promote independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
Build positive relationships with clients and families
Monitor and report health changes
Maintain accurate documentation
Follow health & safety guidelines
What We’re Looking For
Compassionate, patient, and reliable individuals
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic IT skills for documentation
Full Enhanced DBS required
Creative interests (music, drama, art, technology) an advantage
What We Offer
Competitive pay rates
Flexible working patterns
Full nurse-led training and NVQ enrolment
Ongoing development and career progression
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Pension scheme, holiday pay, training bonus
Free flu jabs and health & wellbeing programme