Job Introduction
Support Worker - Female
Pay rate: Monday to Friday Day - £15 p/h, Saturday & Sunday Day - £17 p/h, Sleep-Ins - £10.52 p/h
Shift pattern: 0900-2300 & 2300-0930
The lady loves to be busy! Whether its dining out, days out especially if animals are involved or arts and crafts. She's ready to do paintings, creating models or colouring. This individual has complex health including paralysis and is a full time wheelchair user. She also has mental health needs and can display challenging behaviours but this does not define them.
Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this person’s life. You will also need to bring previous experience with you in the following:
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Chronic pain conditions
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Paralysis
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Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging
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Mental health
What will your shift involve?
In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 2:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship.
acuity care delivers specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care is individually designed around the person, their goals, and their life. Our teams are passionate about delivering person‑centred care and empowering the people we support to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible.
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply by sending us your CV through the job link.
If you meet the requirements, one of our Specialist Recruitment Partners will be in touch to arrange an interview.
acuity care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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