Support Worker

Acuity INC; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate and experienced Live-In Carer to support an elderly client. The role involves delivering personalized care, promoting social interaction, and assisting with household tasks. Applicants should possess a full manual driving licence and experience with mental health needs. Working hours are full-time, averaging 36 hours per week with competitive pay including sleep-in and day rates. Join a dedicated team committed to empowering the individuals we support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Live-In Carer or similar role.
• Ability to work full-time hours.
• Compassionate and attentive care approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
• Support engagement in meaningful activities.
• Promote social interaction and overall well-being.
• Help with household tasks to maintain a comfortable home.
• Communicate in the person's preferred manner.

Skills

Full manual driving licence

Experience driving an adapted mobility vehicle

Confidence supporting mental health needs

Ability to support varied communication

Calm, genuine presence

Job description

Live‑In Carer – Dorset (Regular Ongoing Bookings)

Location: Multiple locations in Dorset

Job Type: Live‑In Care | Regular Bookings | Minimum 1 Week per Assignment

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced female Live‑In Carer to support an elderly client in their own house.

Qualifications

• Full manual driving licence
• Experience driving an adapted mobility vehicle
• Confidence supporting someone with mental health needs, a PEG feed, and who uses a wheelchair
• Ability to support someone whose communication varies; listening beyond words
• A calm, genuine presence with a great sense of humour and deep respect for others

Responsibilities

• Delivering compassionate, attentive care tailored to individual needs
• Supporting meaningful activities and encouraging engagement in the community
• Promoting social interaction and overall well‑being
• Helping with household tasks to maintain a clean, comfortable, and organised home
• Communicating clearly and confidently in the person's preferred manner to build trust and connection

About the Employer

Acuity Care Group is a leading Supported Living healthcare provider with nearly 20 years of experience and over 900 colleagues across operations and support roles. We specialise in the LD&A division: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Bespoke, and Team Brain Injury. Our work is person‑centred at every level, focusing on empowerment, partnership, and enabling the people we support to live fulfilling, enriched lives.

Working Hours & Pay

• Sleep in £9.50, Day rate £13.50 & Waking night rate £14.53 per hour (Weekly or Monthly pay)
• Shift Pattern: 8:00 am – 20:00 pm and 20:00 pm – 8:00 am.
• You must be able to work full‑time hours at 36 hours per week.
• Day: 6 hours per day (full‑time) – Domiciliary Carer Gloucester and Surrounding Areas Salary: £13–£26 per hour.

What Happens Next?

If you meet the essential criteria, please send us your CV via the job link. If you'd like more information before applying, feel free to give us a call. We will be in touch as soon as possible to talk through the role, ask a few initial screening questions, and if you're happy to proceed and have the right experience, arrange an interview via Teams.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding

All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.