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Pay rate: £13.65 per hour
Shift Pattern: 08:00am - 20:00pm - 3 days per week, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours permanent)
We\'ve got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their family home in Ferndown. This person has learning disabilities, a communication disorder, autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviour but this does not define them. They have a great sense of humour and enjoy activities such as swimming, trampolining, visiting shops, fun fairs and churches. To make the most of trips out and about, we need people who are local to Ferndown and know the area, and hold a full UK Driving Licence.
Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a compassionate approach to make a difference in this person\'s life. You will also need to bring previous experience in the following:
* Learning Disabilities
* Autism
* Epilepsy
* Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging
* Mental health
What will your shift involve?
In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 2:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well-being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship.
More About Acuity Care Group
We have been around for nearly 20 years, with over 900 people working across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist divisions:
* LD&A Learning Disabilities & Autism
* Bespoke
* Team Brain Injury
This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Team Leader. We work in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of 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 enables clients to access new experiences.
What next?
If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please send your CV through the job link. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail, run through screening questions, and if right for you, arrange an interview on Teams. 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.
What else do we offer?
We offer additional benefits including:
* Access to Westfield Rewards – offers from over 1,000 retailers, restaurants, travel companies
* Westfield Health Cash Plan with GP access and cashback for health expenses
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with support lines and counselling
* Blue Light Card discounts and event tickets
* Further NVQ training in Health and Social Care
* Progression opportunities within the organisation
* Ongoing training and development
* Refer a Friend scheme – up to £500
We are located in Ferndown, England, United Kingdom.
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