Support Worker - Waking Nights

Acuity Care Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Support Worker for Waking Nights in Southampton. You will support an individual with autism and mental health challenges, ensuring high-quality care tailored to their needs. Ideal candidates will have experience engaging with similar individuals and the ability to drive in the local area. The role offers a pay rate of £13.50 per hour with various employee benefits including training opportunities and wellness programs.

Benefits

Access to exclusive rewards website

Health Cash Plan and GP appointments

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Further training opportunities

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience with individuals with autism or mental health challenges is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 care tailored to individual needs.
• Engage them in meaningful activities to promote social interaction.
• Support with household tasks to maintain a comfortable living environment.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Mental health awareness

Handling challenging behaviours

Job description

Looking for someone to watch horror movies with? Look no further! Join our team to support this individual to live more independently. Support Worker - Waking Nights. Pay rate: £13.50 per hour. Shift Pattern: 0800-2000/2000-0800.

We have an individual who is a horror movie fan, thrill‑seeking rollercoaster rider, loves to shop, bake and sing. No one day is the same, and they’re looking for someone with similar interests to support them in their own home. This person has autism, mental health challenges and challenging behaviour, but this does not define them.

To make the most of trips out and about, we need people who are local to Totton and know the area, and can drive a car, holding a full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications / Experience

You will need to bring previous experience with you in the following:

• Autism
• Mental health
• Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be providing high‑quality care on a 1:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs.

• Engage with them in meaningful activities and take them out in the community to promote social interaction and well‑being.
• Support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence.
• Communicate in their preferred manner to build a strong and trusting relationship.

About Acuity Care Group

We have been around for nearly 20 years and know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism, BespokeTeam Brain Injury. This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands‑on Team Leader. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person‑centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards – exclusive rewards website and special offers on goods and services.
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan – GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support helplines and counselling for mental wellness, finances and relationships.
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and tickets – free tickets to horse races or comedy shows.
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care.
• Progression opportunities within the organisation.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Generous Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500!

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Contact Details

Acuity Care Group
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Leon Larkings
Email: [e-mail]