Children's Support Worker

Acuity Care Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist two children with complex clinical needs in Birmingham. The role involves providing tailored support, engaging in enriching activities, and ensuring a clean and comfortable environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex care and a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Blue Light Card discounts

Further training, including NVQs

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with complex care and children with developmental impairments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care on a 2:1 basis.
• Engage in meaningful activities and promote social interaction.

Skills

Complex Care

Children Experience

Epilepsy/Seizures

Job description

Support Worker

Pay rate: £13.00 - 13.50 (Monthly Pay)

Shift Pattern: 22:00 to 08:00, Monday to Sunday

We have a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with 2 children living in their family home in Birmingham. These individuals have complex clinical needs, a brain disorder, early developmental impairment, and Global Development Delay, but this does not define them. They have a great sense of humour and enjoy a wide range of hobbies.

Enriching activities will be an important part of your support, and you will bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to make a real difference in their lives. You should have previous experience in:

• Complex Care
• Children Experience
• Epilepsy/Seizures

What will your shift involve?

You will provide high-quality care on a 2:1 basis, ensuring the individuals receive compassionate, tailored support. Your responsibilities include engaging in meaningful activities, taking them out in the community to promote social interaction and well-being, and supporting household tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable environment. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner is essential to build trust.

More about Acuity Care Group

With nearly 20 years of experience, Acuity Care Group employs over 900 staff across various roles. We are a Supported Living healthcare provider with three specialist divisions:

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

This role is within our Bespoke Health & Social Care division, supported by an experienced Complex Care Manager.

We support adults and children with complex physical and mental disabilities in various locations. Our person-centred approach prioritizes the needs of those we support, empowering them and helping access new experiences.

What next?

If you meet the skills and experience requirements, please submit your CV via the job link. If you have questions or want to know more before applying, feel free to call us.

We will contact you to discuss the role further, conduct screening questions, and if suitable, arrange an interview via Teams.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and references.

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

What else do we offer?

Additional benefits include:

• Access to Westfield Rewards – discounts and offers from over 1,000 retailers and service providers
• Westfield Health Cash Plan – access to GP services and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support helplines and counselling for mental wellness, finances, and relationships
• Blue Light Card discounts and tickets – including free tickets to horse races or comedy shows
• Further training, including NVQs in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organization
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500