Compassionate Support Worker - Full Training (Erdington)

Acuity Care Group; Gravelly Hill; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Mobile Phone

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS Fully Funded

Weekly Pay

Monthly Pay

Ongoing Training / Acuity Academy

Job summary

Acuity Care Group in Erdington, Birmingham is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Support Worker to join a specialist care team supporting a young person with Autism, Learning Disability and narcolepsy with cataplexy at home.

The role covers Thursday and Friday 07:30–17:00 and Saturday 09:00–17:00 (27 hours). Training is fully funded, with benefits including DBS, Westfield Rewards, and weekly/monthly pay options.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dedicated and patient approach to supporting individuals with complex care needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trusting relationships.
• Willingness to undertake specialist clinical training, including tracheostomy care and moving & handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to a young person with Autism, Learning Disability and narcolepsy, including personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medications and assist with daily living tasks.
• Support with activities such as dancing, music, arts and crafts, and animal interests.
• Follow person-centred care plans and safeguarding policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Flexible/reliable

Basic medication support

Job description

Acuity Care Group in Erdington, Birmingham is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Support Worker to join a specialist care team supporting a young person with Autism, Learning Disability and narcolepsy with cataplexy at home.

The role covers Thursday and Friday 07:30–17:00 and Saturday 09:00–17:00 (27 hours). Training is fully funded, with benefits including DBS, Westfield Rewards, and weekly/monthly pay options.