Support WorkerPay rate: £15.00 per hour Shift Pattern: Full time days shifts - 8:30am - 16:30pmWe've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their family home in Fordingbridge.This person has learning disabilities, a communication disorder, autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviour but this does not define them.More interestingly they have a great sense of humour and have a wide range of hobbies such as football, going for walks and playing with their dog.To make the most of trips out and about, we need people who are local to Fordingbridge and know the area.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 person’s life. You will also need to bring previous experience with you in the following:Experience working with individuals with autism is preferred.Strong observational skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Patients, empathy, under positive attitude.Creativity and imagination to engage the person we support in meaningful ways.Physically fit and able to support them with moving and handling.What will your shift involve?In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 2:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include:Engage the person we support in various activities, ensuring he feels included and motivated.Foster trust and encourage meaningful conversations with them.Be attentive and responsive to their needs, always observing and listening to his cues.Understand that the client may find it hard to engage initially, so creativity and imagination or essential.Recognise that they can be very challenging when he feels scared or unsafe and it's important to make every day a new day, learning from the previous day's experiences.More about Acuity Care GroupWe have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! We have over 900 people working for us across Operations and supporting roles. Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising 3 specialist business divisions:LD&A – Learning Disabilities & AutismBespokeTeam Brain InjuryThis role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Team Leader.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 person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do.Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences.What next?If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call.We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.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.What else do we offer?We do offer additional benefits including: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 companiesAccess to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expensesEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few.Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets – grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show.Further training in NVQ's in Health and Social CareProgression opportunities within the organisationOngoing training and developmentA generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500!
