Posted: 17 June
The role
Support Worker The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Pay rate: £14.50 per hour (Weekly or Monthly pay available) Contract: 1 x 36hrs and 1x 24hrs available) on waking nights, Monday to Sunday: 19:00pm - 7:00am 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) Who we are: acuity care delivers specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care is individually designed around the person, their goals, and their life. Our teams are passionate about delivering person-centred care and empowering the people we support to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible. What we offer Westfield Rewards exclusive discounts with 1,000+ big-name retailers, restaurants, and travel brands Westfield Health Cash Plan including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs. Employee Assistance Programme confidential support for wellbeing, finances, and relationships Blue Light Card discounts and free event tickets acuity academy training, qualifications, and continuous professional development. xxuwjjq Paid Training & Ongoing Nurse led competencies. Career progression within the organisation Refer a Friend bonus earn up to £500.
