Support worker

Acuity Care Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide compassionate care for a child with complex clinical needs in Birmingham. This role involves engaging in enriching activities, promoting social interaction, and ensuring a comfortable living environment. With nearly 20 years of experience in supported living healthcare, this organization values a person-centered approach and offers numerous opportunities for training and development. If you have a compassionate nature and a desire to make a difference, this rewarding position could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Further training opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing complex care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills to build trust and rapport.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care on a 2:1 basis.
• Engage in meaningful activities to promote well-being and social interaction.

Skills

Complex Care

Brain injury

Epilepsy/Seizures

Challenging behaviors

Mental health

Job description

Support Worker

Pay rate: £13.00 - 13.50 (Monthly Pay)

Shift Pattern: 22:00 to 08:00, 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Sunday

We have a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with a child living in their family home in Birmingham. This individual has complex clinical needs, including a brain disorder, early developmental impairment, and Global Development Delay, but these do not define them. They have a great sense of humor and enjoy a wide range of hobbies.

Enriching activities will be a key part of your support, and you will bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to truly make a difference in this person's life. You should have previous experience in the following areas:

• Complex Care
• Brain injury
• Epilepsy/Seizures
• Challenging behaviors
• Mental health

What will your shift involve?

You will provide high-quality care on a 2:1 basis, ensuring the individual receives compassionate, tailored support. Responsibilities include engaging in meaningful activities, taking them out into the community to promote social interaction and well-being, supporting household tasks, and maintaining a comfortable, organized living environment. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner is essential to building trust.

About Acuity Care Group

We have nearly 20 years of experience and over 900 staff across Operations and supporting roles. We are a Supported Living healthcare provider with three specialist divisions:

• LD & Autism
• Bespoke
• Brain Injury

This role is within our Bespoke Health & Social Care division, supported by an experienced Complex Care Manager. We work in various locations supporting adults and children with complex needs and disabilities, focusing on person-centered, empowering, and tailored care to promote access to new experiences.

What next?

If you meet the skills and experience requirements, please submit your CV via the job link. If you have questions or need more information, feel free to call us. We will contact you to discuss the role further, conduct screening questions, and arrange a Teams interview if suitable.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and references.

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

Additional Benefits Include:

• Access to Westfield Rewards for discounts and offers
• Westfield Health Cash Plan with 24/7 GP access and cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme, helplines, and counseling
• Blue Light Card discounts and tickets
• Further training, including NVQs in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities for progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme up to £500