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Portland
Female support worker
Posted: 2 August
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Female Support Worker Pay rate: £14.56 per hour Shift Pattern: 24 hours per week - Days and Waking nights - 8:00am-20:00pm & 20:00pm-8:00am. Are you a compassionate and committed individual looking to make a real difference in someone's life? We're seeking female Support Workers to join a dedicated care team providing one-to-one support for a girl living in her family home. About the Role: This is a rewarding opportunity to support a bright and engaging young person who lives with multiple complex medical and physical needs, including: Epilepsy, Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, and Bulbar Cerebral Palsy Severe developmental delay and non-verbal communication Motor impairments affecting upper and lower limbs Feeding and medication needs via PEG-J High risk of aspiration and compromised airways Full assistance required for mobility, repositioning, and personal care The individual enjoys attending school full-time, has a good sense of humour, and communicates through smiling, laughing, and expressive behaviours. What You'll Be Doing: Providing safe and respectful care in the home and community Supporting all aspects of daily living, including personal care and mobility Monitoring for signs of distress, aspiration, or seizures Administering feeds and medications according to established regimes Using moving and handling techniques safely and confidently Supporting comfort and wellbeing throughout the day and night What We’re Looking For: Previous experience with complex needs, cerebral palsy, or PEG feeding is desirable Excellent written and verbal communication skills Someone calm, observant, and reliable with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people A team player who respects family routines and values person-centred care Must be female (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1) More about Acuity Care Group We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations andsupportingroles. Acuity Care Group is aSupportedLiving healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions: LD&A – Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will besupported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager. We worktogetherin 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 wesupportare at the heart of everything we do.Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people wesupport to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. What next? If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams. Acuity Care Group iscommittedto 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 do offer additional benefits including: Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few. Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show. Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500! This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.

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