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Leigh (Greater Manchester)
Support worker
£13.91 an hour
Posted: 14 April
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Support Worker Pay rate:£13.91 Shift pattern: 15:30-9pm each Thursday / 11am-9pm each Saturday and Sunday We are looking for caring, reliable and confident female support worker to join a small team supporting, a young person with complex medical and developmental needs who lives at home with her dad in Leigh. The person we supports requires calm, patient and person-centred support.She has Sturge-Weber Syndrome, well-controlled epilepsy (emergency Buccolam in place), is non-verbal, and visually impaired. She benefits from clear routines, reassurance and sensitive care. The person we supports eats a modified diet due to a history of oesophageal atresia and requires careful food preparation. She has left-sided weakness, reduced growth on her left side, and may need physical support with mobility. She experiences cyclical mood changes and, when distressed, may display behaviours such as scratching or pulling. A calm, confident approach and positive behaviour support are essential. Experience and Skills of a Support Worker: Patient, resilient, and emotionally intuitive Experience in Seizure management and supporting individuals with complex needs Comfortable supporting individuals with complex needs Able to remain calm during challenging behaviour Willing to learn and follow medical and care plans Committed to building trust and consistency Full training will be provided, including epilepsy and emergency medication support. Who we are: acuity care delivers specialistsupport across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care isindividually designed around the person, their goals, and their life.Our teams are passionate about delivering person-centred care and empowering the people wesupport to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live asindependently as possible. What happens next? If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply by sending us your CV through the job link. If you meet the requirements, one of our Specialist Recruitment Partners will be in touch to arrange an interview. acuity care iscommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. 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 Programmeconfidential support for wellbeing, finances and relationships Blue Light Card discounts and free event tickets acuity academy training, qualifications and continuous professional development Career progressionwithin the organisation Refer a Friend bonus earn up to £500

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