Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Totton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Rewards

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mobile Phone

Refer a Friend

DBS funded

Weekly or Monthly Pay

Acuity Academy

Job summary

Acuity Care Group in Totton is seeking a Bank Support Worker to provide 2:1 support to a fun-loving young woman in her own home. She has autism and complex mental health needs and requires ongoing care.

You will work as part of a committed team, delivering person-centred support, encouraging independence and choice, and helping with activities such as shopping, baking, and social outings. We value reliability, empathy and resilience, offer funded training, DBS support, and flexible 24-hour shift

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient approach to care.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism and mental health needs.
• Ability to encourage independence and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support to a young woman in her own home.
• Support engagement in activities (shopping, baking, outings, etc.).
• Maintain dignity, respect, choice and independence at all times.
• Remain calm and resilient in changing or challenging situations.

Skills

Compassionate

Autism support

Mental health support

Person-centred support

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Job description

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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

Our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do:

At Acuity Care Group, CARE isn't just a set of values, it's the way we work every day