Female Support Worker

FemaleSupport Worker Location: Lancaster Pay: £13.66 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available) Shifts: 24-hour contract (You must be available to work both day and waking night shifts) Day shifts: MondayFriday: 7:00am8:00pm, SaturdaySunday: 8:00am8:00pm Waking night shifts: SundayThursday: 8:00pm8:00am, FridaySaturday: 8:00pm9:00am We are looking for a dedicated support worker 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.

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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: Experiencesupporting individuals with complex needs is desirable.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

You must be acompassionate, reliable person who iscommitted 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.

Experiencesupporting individuals with a range of communication impairments is required.

Empathy, patience, and a genuinecommitment to enhancing anindividuals quality of life are essential qualities for this role.

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. 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 wesupport, we can only accept applications from women for this position.