Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring support agency based in the UK is looking for a Female Support Worker to assist a lady in Cheltenham with complex needs. The role involves providing personal care and emotional support, and encourages independence through various activities. Candidates must have experience in complex care, a Full UK Driving Licence, and a clear Enhanced DBS. The agency offers benefits like discounts and ongoing training. Training is required before starting, and applications are only accepted from females due to the role's nature.

Benefits

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Funded NVQs

Career progression pathways

Refer-a-Friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals with severe challenging behaviour.
• Flexible to attend training before starting.
• Must be highly confident and adaptable to changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, person-centred care and emotional support.
• Encourage independence and wellbeing through daily routines.
• Support with personal care and manage challenging behaviours.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with complex care

Excellent communication skills

Resilient and adaptable

Understanding of complex care

Tools

Clear Enhanced DBS on DBS update service

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

£15 per hour, Exceeds National Minimum Wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

08/02/2026

About this job

Female Support Worker Location: Cheltenham Pay rate: £15.00 per hour Hours: 36 hours (3x shifts per week) Shift patterns:
7.30 am-
19.30 pm,
19.30pm-
7.30 am Paid travel expenses: 25p per mile/ public transport (bus/train only) Must attend Mandatory Assessment Day

• Gloucester (21st January 2026 9.00am-
  17.00pm) Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence (essential
• you’ll enjoy trips out & driving the client’s vehicle) Clear Enhanced DBS on DBS update service Proven experience supporting individuals with severe challenging behaviour Must be resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change Excellent communication skills Flexible to attend training by 23rd February 2026 First shift: 2nd March 2026 We’re looking for highly confident, resilient Female Support Worker to support a lady in her own home in Cheltenham.She lives with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, FND and Gastroparesis.

She enjoys visiting local coffee shops, exploring vintage finds, getting creative, and spending time in the garden.

What You’ll Do Provide warm, person-centred care and emotional support Encourage independence and wellbeing through daily routines and meaningful activities Support with personal care, mobility, and health-related tasks Promote positive engagement and help manage behaviours that can be challenging Keep accurate records and work in line with care plans and CQC standards

Who We’re Hoping to Meet Someone who: Experience supporting individuals with complex care , challenging behaviour , or mental health needs Is resilient, highly confident, and adaptable to change Understands complex care, allergies, and behaviours that may be challenging Loves encouraging others and building positive relationships

Why Join Acuity Care Group?

With over 20 years of experience, we've been supporting people with complex needs across the UK. With 900 amazing colleagues , you’ll never feel alone

you’ll have guidance, a supportive network and the chance to grow your career while doing something that genuinely matters.

Your Benefits Because caring for others should also mean being cared for in return: Westfield Rewards

huge discounts across 1,000 retailers, restaurants & travel Westfield Health Cash Plan

GP access 24/7 cashback on health costs Employee Assistance Programme

wellbeing, financial & emotional support Blue Light Card FREE tickets to events, comedy shows & more Funded NVQs & ongoing training Career progression pathways Refer-a-Friend

earn up to £500

Ready to Chat?

If this sounds like the kind of role where you’d enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to hear from you 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 females for this position.

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