Support Worker

Support Worker
Pay rate: Monday - Friday Day – £14.18 & Weekend Day - £15.23 (Monthly Pay)
Shift Pattern: Full time hours per week -Day shifts Monday - Sunday 8:00am - 20:00pm

We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their own home in St Austell. This person has Autism, an eating disorder called Anorexia, and Mental health challenges. There is a history of risks associated with these conditions, but this does not define them. More interestingly, they have a wide range of interests such as Animals, Fashion, Children’s magazines, and all things pink and girlie. To make the most of trips out and about, we need people who are local to St Austell and know the area, and can drive a car, holding a full UK Driving Licence.

Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference in this person’s life. You will also need to bring previous experience with you in the following:

• Autism
• Mental health
• Anorexia
• Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging

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. You will also support with their meal preparations and nutrition.

More about Acuity Care Group

We have been around for nearly 20 years and have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions:

• LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism
• Bespoke
• Team Brain Injury

This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Team Leader.

We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred, and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients access new experiences.

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please send us your CV through the job link.

We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What else do we offer?

We offer additional benefits including:

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies.
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines, and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances, and relationships to name a few.
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care.
• Progression opportunities within the organisation.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!