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Healthcare Support Worker | Unique Community Services

Join Unique Community Services to provide compassionate, high-complex mental health care at home for people with behavior that challenges and personality disorders in West Yorkshire. We are looking for dedicated Healthcare Support workers to lead the delivery of person-centered mental health services directly in people’s homes, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of our community values.

At Unique Community Services, part of the Catalyst Care Group, we are committed to providing expert complex care that transforms lives. We stand on the pillars of Compassion, Impact, and Community—values that guide our actions and our approach to compassionate care. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about making a significant difference in the lives of others while embodying these core values.

Job Overview:

The Healthcare Support worker is responsible for delivering comprehensive healthcare services directly in people’s homes. This role is crucial in managing complex emotional needs, including behaviour that challenges and personality disorders, ensuring care is both effective and reflective of Unique Community Services’ values. You may be required to work a short (4–8 hour) or longer shifts. Shift patterns vary depending on the care package and support needs of each person we support.

Key Responsibilities:

• -Provide mobility support, including basic moving and handling.
• -Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• -Help with meal preparation, nutrition, hydration, and maintaining a clean environment.
• -Offer companionship, emotional support, and, when needed, financial assistance.
• -Administer medication and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• -One year of previous experience in healthcare settings, in community or home-based care.
• -Experience in managing complex health needs, with a focus on mental health, autism, learning disabilities and working with diverse populations.
• -Driving license is mandatory for community work and transport of the people we support.
• -PMVA training is required.
• -Experience supporting people with complex health needs.

What We Offer:

• -Fair Pay: We offer fair remuneration that reflects the quality and dedication you bring to your role.
• -Professional Development: Enhance your skills through access to Care Certificate and specialized training, including PROACT-SCIPr-UK®, tailored to support your professional growth.
• -Supportive Environment: A workplace that values compassion, community, and impact, encouraging collaboration and continuous learning.
• -The chance to make a real difference in the lives of the families we support.
• -Free DBS

Financial & Practical Support

• -Refer-a-friend bonus – incentives for introducing new workers to the company (recently rolled out).
• -Tax relief – the ability to claim through the government for work‑related clothing and tools (e.g., uniforms, mileage, and equipment).

Development & Support

• -On‑shift support and guidance through the on‑call system.
• -Regular supervisions
• -Specialist training opportunities such as safeguarding, medication management, and more.
• -All mandatory training is free

Work-Life Balance and Community

• -Flexible working hours – option to choose shifts based on availability.
• -Recognition programmes – celebrating and rewarding outstanding contributions.
• -Social events – opportunities to connect and build team spirit.

We do not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

£28,138.50 - £30,205.50 Per Annum - Dependant on Experience

£28,138.50 - £30,205.50 Per Annum - Dependant on Experience

£28,808.78 - £29,709.68 Per Annum Dependant on Experience (Pro Rata for Part Time Hours)

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