1:1 Night Support Worker - Complex Care in Portland

Acuity Care Group; Castletown; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Mobile Phone

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS Fully Funded

Job summary

Acuity Care Group is seeking a Female Night Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a lady at home in Portland. The role involves 36 hours per week of waking night shifts (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM).

Full training will be provided, and you will work within a supportive team dedicated to high‑quality, person‑centred care. The position requires a full UK driving licence and experience with non‑verbal communication and complex needs.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving the client's vehicle.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs.
• Experience with non-verbal communication is helpful but not essential.
• Be kind, patient, caring, reliable and confident in your role.
• Willing to learn specific communication cues.
• Happy to engage in sensory, creative and play-based activities.
• Confident supporting an individual to access their local community and participate in social activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 care for the client at home.
• Support daily living while respecting preferences and dignity.
• Learn to understand and respond to the client’s non-verbal cues.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.
• Assist with community activities and outings as appropriate.
• Maintain a calm, safe night-time environment.
• Document observations and communicate changes to the team.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Non-verbal communication

Complex needs experience

Reliable & compassionate

Community engagement

Job description

Acuity Care Group is seeking a Female Night Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a lady at home in Portland. The role involves 36 hours per week of waking night shifts (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM).

Full training will be provided, and you will work within a supportive team dedicated to high‑quality, person‑centred care. The position requires a full UK driving licence and experience with non‑verbal communication and complex needs.