Care Assistant

Acuity Care Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS Fully Funded

Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy

Job summary

Acuity Care Group is seeking a Female Children's Support Worker in Wolverhampton to support a young person with complex needs in their family home and school setting. You will assist with personal care, daily routines, PEG feeding and overnight care while promoting wellbeing and safety.

The role requires compassionate, patient care, experience with non-verbal communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs.
• Respiratory experience required.
• Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
• Confident supporting individuals with non-verbal communication needs.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a wider team.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high-quality care.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, daily routines and overnight support.
• Assist with PEG feeding and school attendance.
• Promote wellbeing, safety and independence for the young person.
• Work closely with family and professionals to tailor care.

Skills

Respiratory support

Care experience

Compassionate

Non-verbal comm

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Reliability & flexibility

Willingness to train

Job description

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Covering 2-3 shifts per week. shifts 20.00-8.00. nights (Thursday/Friday), 19.00-08.00 Saturday/Sunday), Days 8am -16.00pm

Working Hours:

24

Job Introduction

Location:Wolverhampton
Pay rate: £14.00 - £14.50 per hour- Weekly and Monthly Pay available!
Shift pattern:

• School Support: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Nights: 8:00pm - 8:00am (Thursday & Friday)
• Nights: 7:00pm - 8:00am (Saturday & Sunday)

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and dedicated Female Children's Support Worker to support a young person with complex needs in their family home and school environment.

The young person has Severe Global Developmental Delay and Dystonia with Choreoathetoid Disorder and is non-verbal, communicating through eye movements and non-verbal cues. You will provide support with personal care, daily routines, PEG feeding, overnight care, and school attendance, while promoting wellbeing, safety, and independence. Working closely with the family and professionals, you will deliver person-centred care tailored to the young person's needs.

Experience & Skills

• Supporting children or young people with respiratory experience required
• Previous care, support work, healthcare, or educational support experience.
• A compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Confident supporting individuals with non-verbal communication needs.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training and develop new skills.
• Clear Career Progression - Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
• Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy - Ongoing training and recognised qualifications.
• Westfield Rewards - Discounts with 1,000+ retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan - 24/7 GP access and healthcare cashback.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Enhanced DBS Fully Funded
• Weekly or Monthly Pay Available

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At acuity care, CARE isn't just a set of values, it's the way we work every day.