Female Support Worker

Female Support Worker

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Location: Lancaster
Pay: £13.66 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available)
Hours: Bank contract - You must be available to work a mixture of days and wake night shifts
Day shifts: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 20:00pm, Saturday- Sunday 8:00am - 20:00pm
Waking Night shifts: Sunday - Thursday 20:00pm - 8:00am, Friday - Saturday 20:00pm - 9:00am
We are looking for dedicated support workers to provide one-to-one care for a young person with complex needs. As they are non-verbal, you will need to be attentive to their eye contact and facial expressions to understand their needs and wants. They have a unique living arrangement, splitting their time between their mum's home in Lancaster and their dad's home on alternate weeks.
Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering personal care, including PEG care, nutrition, hydration, and administering medication
Monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.
Managing seizures and administering buccal medication when required
Supporting the use of CPAP equipment overnight
Assisting with daily living tasks and personal care routines
Enabling participation in chosen activities and supporting attendance at appointments
Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs is desirable.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You must be a compassionate, reliable person who is committed to delivering person-centred care.
You should be comfortable working a variety of shifts, including days and nights, and able to travel between both family homes.
Experience supporting individuals with a range of communication impairments is required.
Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to enhancing an individuals quality of life are essential qualities for this role.
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. xwzovoh
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
Career progression within the organisation
Refer a Friend bonus earn 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.