Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care group seeks a Waking Night Female Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a young person with complex clinical needs. The role involves ensuring tailored support during the night, requiring compassion and previous care experience. Full training will be provided to assist with specific medical needs, and additional benefits include ongoing training, progression opportunities, and a referral scheme.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Blue Light Card discounts

Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme (£500)

Qualifications

• Previous care experience required, preferably in complex care.
• Local to Bracebridge Heath and possess a full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, 1:1 personalized care during waking nights.
• Support medical and personal requirements, including ventilation and suctioning.
• Assist with emotional support and offer respite for parents.

Skills

Care experience

Complex care

Job description

Waking Night Female Support Worker

Pay rate: £14.50 - £15.00 per hour for waking nights.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Sunday, 21:00 - 07:00.

We have a rewarding opportunity for a caring individual to support a fun-loving young person living in their family home in Bracebridge Heath. This person has complex clinical needs, a communication disorder, and Body Dystonia, but these do not define them. They enjoy watching Ant and Dec and The Wiggles. The ideal candidate would be someone who is into all things girlie.

To make the most of trips out and about, we prefer candidates who are local to Bracebridge Heath, know the area, and can drive a car with a full UK Driving Licence.

Enriching activities are important in your support role, and you will bring a compassionate approach to make a real difference in this person’s life. Previous experience in the following areas is required:

• Care experience
• Complex care beneficial

We offer full training for the right candidate to support her clinical needs, which include medication administration, personal care, PEG and JEJ feeding, oropharyngeal suctioning, mechanical ventilation, and emotional support during the night.

Your shift will involve: Providing high-quality, 1:1 care tailored to her needs, supporting medical, personal, ventilation, suctioning, and assistance requirements during the night. You will work alone and as part of a team to provide 24/7 care, supporting her clinical and emotional needs, and offering respite for her parents.

About Acuity Care Group: With nearly 20 years of experience, over 900 staff, and divisions specializing in Learning Disabilities & Autism, Brain Injury, and Bespoke Health & Social Care, we are committed to person-centered, tailored care that promotes empowerment and access to new experiences. You will be supported by an experienced Complex Care Manager.

Next steps: If you meet the skills and experience requirements, please submit your CV via the job link. For questions or more information, contact us by phone. If selected, we will arrange a Teams interview and discuss further steps. All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to Westfield Rewards
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Blue Light Card discounts and tickets
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme (£500)

Contact Details: Acuity Care Group, Tel: [phone], Contact: Courtney Timson-Smith, Email: [e-mail]