Job Introduction

Female Support Worker

You’ll be joining a team supporting a women with cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis (stiff joints), restricted lung capacity due to scoliosis and kyphosis, and who lives with a tracheostomy and uses a ventilator to support breathing. They also have a PEG for nutritional needs.

Driver required – you will need to drive the person’s own vehicle as part of the role so will need to hold a full UK license.

They are a huge Liverpool FC and Warrington Wolves supporter, enjoys watching TV, listening to music, and having a good pamper session. They value friendly, thoughtful conversations, especially when it's about the things they love.

Being approached gently, from the front or right side, is important to their comfort, and having company while they settle to sleep is something they appreciate. The person we support communicates non-verbally but expresses themselves clearly through laughter, crying, and smiling. You’ll soon get to know their likes and dislikes.

Pay rate: Monday - Friday day £12.36 per hour, Saturday and Sunday day £12.93 per hour, Monday - Friday night £12.93 per hour & Saturday and Sunday night £14.93 per hour.
Shift Pattern: 24 hours per week over day and night shifts - 2:1 - 8:00am - 20:00pm and 1:1 - 20:00pm - 8:00am.

About the role:

This is a clinical support role where you’ll receive training and guidance to safely and respectfully assist with the daily and medical needs. These include:

• Tracheostomy care

• PEG (gastrostomy) support

• Ventilator monitoring and management

• Mobility and personal care

Who we are looking for:

You’ll be someone who is:

• Kind, patient and empathetic

• A confident communicator, even with someone non-verbal

• Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

• A driver, with a full UK licence and comfortable driving someone else’s car

 More about Acuity Care Group

We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We 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 Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager.

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 to access new experiences.

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call.

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 do 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 NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive 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.