Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Aspatria, Wigton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Mobile Phone

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS - Fully Funded

Weekly or Monthly Pay

Fully Funded Training & Acuity Academy

Job summary

Acuity Care Group in Aspatria is seeking a dedicated Female Support Worker to assist a 33-year-old woman with complex care needs in her family home.

You will provide tracheostomy support, PEG feeding, and monitoring of blood pressure under a person-centred approach, promoting independence and wellbeing in daily activities such as arts and crafts, pampering, shopping and time with pets.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and reliable individual.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in complex care environments or willingness to be trained.
• Strong communication and person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Support a 33-year-old woman with complex care needs at her family home.
• Provide tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, and monitor essential health indicators as per care plan.
• Promote independence and quality of life through compassionate, daily care.

Job description

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Shift Pattern:1 x 15-hour contract: 11am-15:00pm, 11am-16:00pm and 22:00pm-07:00am

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Female Support Worker to support an individual with complex care needs and learning disabilities in her family home. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by promoting independence and enhancing quality of life within a supportive environment.

You will support a friendly 33-year-old woman who enjoys arts and crafts, pampering, shopping, and spending time with her pets. She has Neuromyelitis Optica and associated neurological complications, requiring consistent, person-centred care. Her needs include tracheostomy care and suctioning, PEG feeding for all nutrition and medication, management of steroid-dependent adrenal insufficiency, and monitoring of low blood pressure. She is a wheelchair user and uses a standing frame daily to support her wellbeing.

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:

• A compassionate, patient, and reliable individual
• A full UK driving license.
• Someone confident working in a complex care environment (or willing to be trained)
• Strong communication skills and a person-centred approach
• Ability to remain calm and professional in changing situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and improving lives.
• 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

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