Job Introduction
Support Worker:
Pay: £13.66 per hour
Hours: Bank contract - You must be available to work a mixture of days and wake night shifts
Day shifts: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 20:00pm, Saturday- Sunday 8:00am - 20:00pm
Waking Night shifts: Sunday - Thursday 20:00pm - 8:00am, Friday - Saturday 20:00pm - 9:00am
We are looking for dedicated female Support Workers to provide one-to-one care for a young person with complex needs. The individual is non-verbal, so you will need to be attentive to their eye contact, facial expressions, and other non-verbal cues to understand their needs and preferences. They have a unique living arrangement, spending alternate weeks between their mother's home in Lancaster and their father's home.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering personal care, including PEG feeding, nutrition, hydration, and medication administration. You will also monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels, manage seizures and administer buccal medication when required, and support the use of CPAP equipment overnight
Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:
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Experience supporting individuals with complex needs is desirable.
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A full UK driving licence is essential.
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You must be a compassionate, reliable person who is committed to delivering person‑centred care.
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You should be comfortable working a variety of shifts, including days and nights, and able to travel between both family homes.
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Experience supporting individuals with a range of communication impairments is required.
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Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to enhancing an individual’s quality of life are essential qualities for this role.
Benefits:
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Clear Career Progression - Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
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Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy - Ongoing training and recognised qualifications.
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Westfield Rewards - Discounts with 1,000+ retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
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Westfield Health Cash Plan - 24/7 GP access and healthcare cashback.
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Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
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Company Mobile Phone
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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28 Days Annual Leave
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Enhanced DBS Fully Funded
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Weekly or Monthly Pay Available
Our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do:
Compassionate. Accountable. Respectful. Empowering.
At Acuity Care Group, CARE isn't just a set of values, it's the way we work every day.
