Job Introduction
Support Worker
Location: Leigh
Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available)
Shift Pattern: 30 hours on shift, nights and days
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic female Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a bright and much-loved 10-year-old girl living at home with her parents in Leigh.
She has DiGeorge syndrome and requires round-the-clock support from a consistent team. She is non-verbal, so you will learn to understand her individual communication cues, with full specialist training provided. She is a warm and engaging child who enjoys baking, sensory play, music, Disney films, and pampering, and is supported by a loving extended family. She has complex clinical needs, including ventilator dependency via tracheostomy, epilepsy, dystonia, scoliosis, visual and hearing impairments, and has a J-Peg for nutritional and fluids.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality, person-centred care across day and night shifts
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Support with clinical needs (full training provided)
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Learn and respond to her unique non-verbal communication methods
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Promote engagement in activities, play, and community outings
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Maintain a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment
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Work collaboratively with her family and wider care team
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Follow individualised care plans and established routines
Experience & Skills of a Support Worker:
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Experience supporting children, non-verbal individuals, or those with complex needs is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
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You should be Kind, patient, and compassionate
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Reliable and consistent in your approach
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You should be willing to learn specialist skills and communication methods
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Comfortable working within a family home environment
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Enjoys engaging in play, sensory, and creative activities
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Able to work as part of a small, stable team
Who we are:
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.
What we offer:
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Westfield Rewards – exclusive discounts with 1,000+ big-name retailers, restaurants, and travel brands
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Westfield Health Cash Plan – including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs.
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Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for wellbeing, finances, and relationships
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Blue Light Card – discounts and free event tickets
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acuity academy – training, qualifications, and continuous professional development
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Career progression within the organisation
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Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £500.
