Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Totton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Acuity Academy

Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company mobile phone

Refer a Friend Scheme

Enhanced DBS funded

Weekly or monthly pay

Job summary

Acuity Care Group is recruiting a Bank Support Worker to provide 2:1 support to a young woman in Totton who has autism and complex mental health needs. You will help her live life her way, supporting activities like shopping, baking, singing and outings with energy, compassion and reliability.

We’re looking for calm, flexible team players who can work varied shifts and engage in ongoing training through Acuity Academy. Fully funded DBS and employee benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and understanding approach to supporting others.
• Experience with autism and complex mental health needs.
• Ability to provide person-centred support and encourage independence.
• Strong communication and reliability when working in a small team.
• Willingness to contribute to a 24-hour care package.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support to a young woman in her own home in Totton.
• Encourage activity, independence and positive daily routines.
• Respond calmly to changing or challenging situations and document care as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Autism support

Mental health awareness

Person-centred support

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork 2:1

Job description

We’re recruiting a Bank Support Worker to provide 2:1 support to a fun-loving young woman in her own home in Totton.She has autism and complex mental health needs and requires round‑the‑clock support, but her care needs are only one part of who she is.

She loves getting out and about, seeking her next thrill, shopping, baking and singing.We’re looking for someone who can bring energy, compassion and reliability to her support, helping her live life in the way she chooses.

Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:

• Compassionate, patient and understanding, with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Experienced in supporting individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and/or behaviours that may challenge.
• Confident providing person-centred support and encouraging choice, independence and positive outcomes.
• Calm and resilient, with the ability to respond confidently to changing or challenging situations.
• A strong communicator who can build trusting and positive relationships.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a 2:1 support team.
• Enthusiastic about getting involved in activities, whether that's shopping, baking, singing, days out or even a rollercoaster!
• Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts as part of a 24-hour care package.
• Committed to maintaining dignity, respect, choice and independence at all times.
• 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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