Female Support Worker

Acuity INC; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gainsborough seeks a compassionate Female Support Worker for 1:1 care, supporting an individual with autism and various mental health needs. Responsibilities include providing consistent personal care, assisting with medication, and supporting social activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health support and a full UK Driver's Licence.

Benefits

Access to rewards website

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training opportunities

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must be female due to Genuine Occupational Requirement.
• Full UK Driver's Licence required.
• Experience with self-harm support is essential.
• Desirable background in supporting challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 person-centred care.
• Support personal hygiene and daily routines.
• Assist with medication and activities.
• Use positive behaviour strategies.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Experience with mental health support

Background in Autism and ADHD

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a compassionate and reliable Female Support Worker to join our team in Gainsborough, providing 1:1 care to a vibrant individual living with Autism, ADHD, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). This individual is sociable, creative, and loves to keep active. Her favourite activities include:

Favourite Activities

• Attending dance classes and musical
• Arts and crafts
• Singing and swimming
• Walking her dog
• Shopping and catching up with friends in coffee shops

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 person-centred care
• Prompting and supporting with medication
• Supporting personal hygiene and daily routines
• Using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Accompanying and assisting with activities and social outings
• Helping care for her beloved pet dog

Qualifications

• Female (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
• Full UK Driver's Licence & be willing to use your own vehicle to drive the person we support
• Confident working independently
• Experience with mental health support, particularly self-harm, is essential
• Background in Autism, ADHD, and supporting challenging behaviours is desirable

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 LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Team Leader. 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.

Benefits

• 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!

Application Process

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.