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Support Worker Pay rate: £14 per hour Shift Pattern: Days, Sleeping Nights & Weekends Weve got an exciting opportunity for a kind, sociable and caring person to join an established, supportive team caring for a 23-year-old fun-loving young lady who lives with her family in Wigan . She adores being out and about in the community and enjoys attending her special needs college with her support worker. Activities youll support her with include hydrotherapy, local attractions, family days out, respite visits (overnights and full days), and the things she loves most spending time with people, having fun, and making memories. Although she is non-verbal, she communicates her needs and wishes in her own way, and excellent communication skills are essential to understand and respond to her confidently. There is also a lovely, well-trained family dog in the home, so being comfortable with pets is important. What youll bring Were looking for someone with empathy, patience and a positive approach who can provide high-quality care on a 2:1 basis . Youll also need: A full UK drivers licence and your own vehicle Confidence in supporting people in the community as well as at home A proactive, engaging approach to make each day fulfilling and fun Training provided While experience with complex care is preferred, its not essential as youll receive full training from a registered nurse dedicated to the package. This includes: Gastrostomy care Moving and handling Personal care Cough assist and suction Nebulisers and medication administration About Acuity Care Group Acuity Care Group has been providing outstanding care for nearly 20 years. With more than 900 colleagues across our services, we support adults and children with a wide range of complex needs through our three specialist divisions: LD&A Learning Disabilities & Autism Bespoke Health & Social Care Team Brain Injury This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care division, where youll be supported by an experienced, hands-on Complex Care Manager. Our teams are passionate about person-centred care and are dedicated to empowering the people we support to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Whats next? If youre ready to make a real difference and would love to support someone to live life to the fullest, wed love to hear from you. Apply via the job link with your CV, or give us a call if youd like to chat before applying. Once youve applied, well: Talk you through the role in more detail Complete some initial screening questions Arrange an interview on Teams if it feels like the right match What else do we offer? Access to Westfield Rewards discounts from 1,000+ high street and online retailers, restaurants and travel companies Westfield Health Cash Plan including 24/7 GP appointments and cashback on health expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) helplines and counselling for wellbeing, finances, and relationships Blue Light Card scheme discounts and free tickets to events Funded NVQs in Health & Social Care and ongoing training Career progression opportunities A generous Refer a Friend scheme earn up to £500 Safeguarding Commitment Acuity Care Group is committed to 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. TPBN1_UKTJ