Employer: Empowering U Healthcare Ltd
Position: Health Care Assistant
Salary: £12.89 – £14.29 per hour (Depending on days, nights, weekdays, weekends)
Job Type: Full-time, part-time
Work location: Birmingham, England
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Join Our Caring Team in the Birmingham area!
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Care Assistants to join our friendly team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a real difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with all aspects of daily living, while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling career.
B10 – Supporting a 5 week old male with a severe skin condition (Epidermolysis Bullosa), who has an advanced care plan in place. Frequent dressing changes are required to prevent blisters and infections. Medication administration is required. This client requires special feeding due to blisters in his oral cavity. Duties include: changing dressings, fluid and nutritional needs, pain management. We are looking for staff that can start as soon as possible.
The following Vaccinations are Mandatory for this role:
- BCG (TB Vaccine)
- Diptheria
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Flu Jab
- Hep B
- 2 doses MMR
- Pertussis
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Varicella/ Shingles
What We Offer:
- Flexible Hours: Full-time and part-time hours to suit your availability.
- Comprehensive Training: Full nurse-led training, Face to face training sessions and NVQ enrolment, including opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside a compassionate team that truly values each member.
- Employee Benefits: Including pension schemes, training bonus and holiday pay.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Support with mobility, repositioning and safe transfers.
- Help with daily living activities such as meal preparation, shopping, and light housekeeping.
- Build positive relationships with service users, encouraging their independence and dignity. Also providing emotional support and companionship.
- Monitor and report on changes in health and well-being to senior staff.
What We’re Looking For:
- A compassionate nature and genuine desire to help others.
- A minimum of 6 months care experience is essential. Previous experience with complex wound care/management is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- A full Enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful candidates.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and making a difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!