Job Introduction
Pay rate: £12.71
Shift pattern: 24 hours per week, 2 x 12 hour shifts - 8:00am - 20:00pm.
We are looking for a female support worker to support a woman in her early 50s who lives with contamination OCD and is rebuilding her confidence and independence. She is warm, funny, intelligent, and enjoys good conversation, a giggle, and companionship throughout the day while also valuing her privacy and quiet time when she needs it.
The ideal support worker will be clean, calm, patient, and compassionate, with a nurturing approach and the ability to respect her routines, preferences, and boundaries.
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Supporting with daily shopping
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Helping with opening letters and communicating with services
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Light household tasks such as cleaning, hovering, and putting out rubbish
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Supporting to collect food from shops
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Helping her plan activities, come up with ideas, and build confidence going out
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Respecting her need for privacy and independence
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Following her home routines
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A Driver with a full UK licence
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Business Insurance and happy to use your own vehicle
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Have no restrictions to your right to work
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Patience and empathy
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A nurturing, calm personality
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Respect for boundaries and privacy
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Ability to motivate without pressure
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Cleanliness and attention to detail
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General care experience
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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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
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.
