Support Worker

Support Worker Pay rate: £14.18- £16.28 per hour- Weekly and Monthly Pay Available!

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
Shift pattern: , 2
Shift pattern: 24 hour (2x shifts per week)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence- due to nature of the role
We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their own home in St. Austell. Supporting a lady who takes a great interest in animals, fashion, children's magazines and all things pink & girlie.This person has autism, anorexia and mental health struggles. There is a history of challenges and risks associated with these conditions.
To make the most of trips out and about, we need people who are local to St. Austell and know the area, and can drive a car, holding a full UK Driving Licence .
Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this persons life. You will also need to bring previous experience with you in the following:
Autism
Mental health
Anorexia
Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging
What youll be doing As a Support Worker, youll play an important role in helping this individual live safely, comfortably, and in a way that reflects their preferences. Your day might include:
Providing high-quality support on a 2:1 basis
Creating opportunities for meaningful activities at home and in the community
Encouraging social interaction and promoting emotional wellbeing
Supporting communication in the way that works best for them
Helping with routine household tasks to maintain a calm, organised environment
This is a role where your presence genuinely makes a difference every day.
What youll bring Enriching activities will be an important factor in your support, and you will bring a wonderfully empathetic approach to truly make a difference to this persons life. You will also need to bring previous experience with you in the following:
Autism
Mental health
Anorexia
Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging
Just as important is your ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and build positive, trusting relationships.
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 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 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing. xwzovoh
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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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
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