Support Worker

Posted 2 days ago by Acuity Care Group Limited
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£13.50 - £14.50 per hour
Torquay , Devon
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Acuity Care Group Limited
Pay rate: £13.50 per hour (WEEKLY PAY)
Shift Pattern: Shifts to be confirmed on interview – Need to be flexible.
Location:  Torquay
 Requirements: Previous experience supporting people with a learning disability and mental health and a full UK driver’s license.
 
This role will be supporting a young person with learning disability and mental health. She enjoys going out into the community and has an interest in social media particularly TikTok and many other social interests. We will provide staff on a 1:1 24/7 basis.
 If you are patient, empathetic, reliable, flexible, engaging and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we would like to hear from you.   You will need to have the ability to remain positive, on difficult and challenging days.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of daily living and have the ability to help someone build everyday life skills. (Cooking, cleaning, shopping and planning)
  • Helping to plan and organise leisure opportunities such as seeing favourite bands, walking, places of interest etc.
  • Helping with homework

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

  • UK driver’s license required.
  • Previous Autism experience.
  • Previous experience working with mental health.
  • Enthusiastic and willingness to learn.

Job Benefits


 We are committed to the continuing professional development of all our team members.
 
 You'll receive fully paid, on the job training so, whether you're an experienced support worker or completely new to the sector, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills whilst cultivating a trusted relationship with the person you support. You will receive an induction and person centred training before meeting the young person that you will be working with, in order to prepare you for the role.
  • 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 appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
  • Access to blue light discount scheme
  • Attractive holiday entitlement
  • Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
  • Progression opportunities within the organisation
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Pension enrolment
  • A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.
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About Learning Disability and Autism

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.  We work together in 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 individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.  Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. 

Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.
We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.

Reference: 52320270

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