Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Female Support Worker – Rehabilitation & Complex Care
Location: NG21 - Edwinstowe
Salary: £14 per hour
Hours: Monday - Sunday support Day Shift 0700 - 1600 and Evening Shift 2030 - 2200
About the role
We are looking for compassionate and reliable Female Support Workers to join a dedicated care team supporting a female client who has sustained orthopaedic injuries following a road traffic accident .
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support and helping an individual regain confidence, independence and quality of life following a significant injury.
You will work closely with the client and wider care team to provide safe, respectful and consistent support within her home environment.
Key responsibilities
Your role will include:
Providing person-centred support tailored to the client's individual needs
Supporting with personal care and activities of daily living
Assisting with mobility and transfers in accordance with the client's care and moving and handling plans
Supporting rehabilitation and encouraging independence
Providing companionship and emotional support
Observing and reporting any changes in the client's condition or wellbeing
Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with the wider care team
Following all relevant care plans, risk assessments and health and safety procedures
Promoting the client's dignity, privacy, choice and independence at all times
Providing emotional support .
Supporting access to meaningful activities both within the home and in the community.
Encouraging independence and wellbeing.
Building a positive, professional and trusting relationship with the client.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
Caring, compassionate and patient
Reliable, punctual and professional
Confident supporting individuals with physical and mobility needs
Comfortable providing personal care if needed
Able to work independently
A good communicator with a respectful and reassuring manner
Previous experience in supporting individuals with physical disabilities, acquired injuries, orthopaedic conditions or rehabilitation needs would be advantageous. Relevant training will be provided where required.
What we offer
At VP Forensic, we believe in supporting our colleagues just as much as the people we support.
Alongside a competitive £14.00 per hour , plus holiday pay and pension, our benefits include:
Comprehensive in-house training to develop your knowledge and skills.
Training and development to support your current role and future career or educational goals.
£200 referral bonus for referring a Support Worker, HCA or Care Assistant.
£300 referral bonus for referring an RMN or RNLD.
Eligibility to apply for the Blue Light Card scheme .
Staff awards to recognise colleagues who go above and beyond.
No uniform required .
Company pension.
Flexible working opportunities.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Female Support Workers only: This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 , as there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female staff due to the nature of the role.
Pre-Employment Checks
All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check , unless already registered on the DBS Update Service.
You will also be required to provide two satisfactory references .
If you are a compassionate and dependable person looking for a rewarding evening support role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Mansfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-10-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English