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Acuity Care Group; Leigh; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Funded Training

Acuity Academy

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Mobile Phone

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS Fully Funded

Weekly or Monthly Pay

Job summary

Acuity Care Group is seeking a Female Support Worker to assist a 14-year-old girl with complex medical and developmental needs at her Leigh family home. You will provide daily living support, mobility assistance, and a calm, reassuring presence to help her feel safe and supported.

Experience with non-verbal users and complex health needs is beneficial. Training, DBS funding, and progression opportunities are offered, with shifts including term-time and holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and compassionate approach to supporting a young person.
• Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments and health protocols.
• Willingness to complete ongoing training (epilepsy management, safeguarding, moving and handling).
• Experience with complex needs, learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism or challenging behaviours is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a 14-year-old girl with complex medical and developmental needs at home.
• Assist with daily living and modifications to diet where needed.
• Support mobility and moving/handling; respond calmly in emergencies.
• Follow care plans and health protocols; work with family and professionals.
• Encourage outdoor activities and sensory play; provide consistent routines.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Teamwork

Care plan adherence

Emergency response

Job description

Shift pattern: Thursday 15:30–21:00 and Sunday 11:00–21:00 during term time. During non-term time, shifts run from 08:30–21:00, so flexibility is required during school holidays.

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and confident

Female Support Worker to join a small team supporting a 14-year-old girl with complex medical and developmental needs in her family home in Leigh. The young person has

non-verbal, and has a

visual impairment. She benefits from a calm, patient, and person-centred approach, with consistent routines and reassurance to help her feel safe and supported.

She requires support with all aspects of daily living, including the preparation of a modified diet due to a history of

oesophageal atresia, alongside assistance with mobility due to

left-sided weakness and physical health needs. At times, she may experience periods of distress and can display behaviours such as scratching or pulling, so a confident and positive approach to behaviour support is essential.

She enjoys spending time outdoors, going for walks, listening to music, participating in sensory activities, using her indoor swing, and relaxing in the hot tub.

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:

• Experience supporting individuals with

complex needs, learning disabilities, epilepsy, autism, or challenging behaviours would be advantageous.

• A calm, patient, and compassionate approach, with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships.
• Confidence in supporting a young person who is

non-verbal and has limited understanding of her needs.

• Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols accurately.
• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work closely with family members and other professionals.
• A positive attitude, reliability, and commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Willingness to complete training, including

epilepsy management, Buccolam administration, medication, moving and handling, and safeguarding.

• A full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• Clear Career Progression - Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
• Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy - Ongoing training and recognised qualifications.
• Westfield Rewards - Discounts with 1,000+ retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan - 24/7 GP access and healthcare cashback.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
• Company Mobile Phone
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Enhanced DBS Fully Funded
• Weekly or Monthly Pay Available

Our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do:

At Acuity Care Group, CARE isn't just a set of values, it's the way we work every day.

up to £13.29 per hour depending upon experience