Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Blue Light Card

Acuity Academy

Career Progression

Job summary

Acuity Care Group is seeking a compassionate female support worker to assist a gentleman in his late 30s living with a spinal injury. You will provide full daily living support, including personal care and bowel management, in a home shared with his wife and infant.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and ongoing use of assistive communication devices. The position involves 1:1 care on a 36-hour schedule across weekdays and weekends with waking nights.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient, and reliable individual.
• Experience with complex care (including spinal injury and bowel care) is desirable but training can be provided.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality 1:1 support tailored to individual needs.
• Assisting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care and bowel care management.
• Assisting with routine household tasks to maintain a calm and organised home environment.
• Encouraging and enabling participation in meaningful activities at home and in the community.
• Supporting communication using assistive technology.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

UK driving licence

Assistive technology

Tools

Eye-gaze device

Job description

Pay rate: Weekdays £14.00 days, and Weekdays Nights £14.50, Weekend Nights & Days £14.50

Contract: 1 x 36hrs on both days and waking nights (Monday to Sunday)

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated female support worker to assist a gentleman in his late 30s who is living with a spinal injury and is paralysed from the chest down. He is a clear communicator and uses an eye-gaze device for typing emails and messages. Full support is required with all aspects of daily living, including personal care and bowel management.

You will be working in a well-adapted home where he lives with his wife and their 8-month-old baby. They are a fun-loving family with a great sense of humour who enjoy spending quality time together. They also have a passion for hobbies such as shooting and visiting local attractions.

Responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality 1:1 support tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care and bowel care management
• Assisting with routine household tasks to maintain a calm and organised home environment
• Encouraging and enabling participation in meaningful activities at home and in the community
• Supporting communication using assistive technology

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker

• A caring, patient, and reliable individual
• Experience in complex care (including spinal injury and bowel care – desirable but training can be provided)
• A positive attitude and a good sense of humour
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

Westfield Rewards– enjoy exclusive discounts with over 1,000 well‑known retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.

Westfield Health Cash Plan– includes 24/7 GP access and cashback on everyday health expenses.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for wellbeing, financial advice, and personal relationships

Blue Light Card– access to fantastic discounts and free or reduced‑price event tickets.

Acuity Academy– ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and continuous professional development

Career Progression– clear opportunities to gain experience and advance within the organisation.

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