Support Worker
Pay rate: £14.18- £15.23 per hour- Weekly or Monthly pay available!
Shift pattern: 08:00-20:00, 20.00-08.00 including sleeping shifts
We are looking for caring, reliable and confident Support Workers to join a small team supporting an individual who lives at home with their family in Truro.This person has Autism and behaviours that may present as challenging and they rely on a consistent team who truly understand them.
What really matters, though, is supporting someone who is fun, active, and enjoys a structured routine. Their favourite activities include arts and crafts, pottery.To help them make the most of these outings, were looking for people who know the local area and who hold a full UK driving licence.
Your Responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in enabling this individual to live a safe, fulfilling, and independent life. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred support
- Creating opportunities for meaningful activities at home and in the community
- Encouraging social interaction and promoting emotional wellbeing
- Supporting communication in ways that suit the individual
- Assisting with household tasks to maintain a calm and organised environment.
Experience and Skills of a Support Worker:
- Previous healthcare experience, ideally supporting individuals with Autism, Epilepsy (desirable but not essential).
- Previous healthcare experience, ideally supporting individuals Mental Health conditions.
- Equally important are your personal qualities youll need to remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and build strong, trusting relationships.
About us
acuity care provides specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health services.Every care package is tailored to the individual, focusing on their goals, independence, and quality of life.Our teams are passionate about empowering people to explore new opportunities, develop skills, and live as independently as possible.
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
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