Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare support provider in Doncaster is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide compassionate care for a child with complex needs, including Epilepsy and Global Development Delay. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex care and possess strong communication skills. This role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the child's life through engaging activities. Competitive pay and benefits are provided, including support for further training.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training in NVQs

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care and epilepsy management is essential.
• Ability to support individuals with Global Development Delay.
• Strong communication and empathy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, person-centred support to a child with complex needs.
• Engage in meaningful activities to enhance the child's daily life.

Skills

Complex Care

Epilepsy management

Supporting people with Global Development Delay

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Female Support Worker

Pay rate: £14.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: Day shifts 07.00 - 09.00, 14.45 to 17.00; Night shifts 20.30 to 06.30

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to support a wonderful little girl in her family home in Hatfield, Doncaster.

She has complex clinical needs, including Epilepsy, Dystonia, and Global Development Delay, but these conditions are only one part of who she is. She has a vibrant and bubbly personality and enjoys the company of her three small dogs, who also share their home.

To make the most of meaningful outings and activities, we are looking for someone local to Hatfield, Doncaster, who can offer thoughtful, person-centred support. Your role will be vital in enriching her daily life through engaging activities and genuine connection.

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience and confidence in:

• Complex Care
• Epilepsy management
• Supporting people with Global Development Delay
• Strong communication and empathy skills

If you are passionate about making a real difference and working collaboratively to enhance someone’s quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

More about Acuity Care Group

We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions:

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

This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager.

We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.

What next?

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call.

We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

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

What else do we offer?

We do offer additional benefits including:

• Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few.
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.
• Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!

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 women for this position.