Job Description

Location:

Leigh, Wigan

Pay rate:

13.91 per hour for all shifts

A face-to-face Assessment Day for this role will take place on Friday 19th September 2025, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Attendance is mandatory as it forms a key part of the interview and selection process if successful at pre-screen.

Join a compassionate care team where your empathy and dedication will make a meaningful difference in a young person's life every single day.

About the role

We're looking for an understanding, resilient, and kind-hearted

female support worker

to join a small care team for a

bright, curious, and sensory-seeking young person

who sees and experiences the world in a unique way.

About the young person

They live with their dad in a supportive and loving home. They experience life with

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

,

visual impairment

,

epilepsy

(well-managed), and

developmental delay

. They're

non-verbal

and express themselves through behaviour and sensory exploration, their favourite things include:


Feeling the

warmth of a hot tub

Tearing and shaping

paper into intricate forms

Walking barefoot on

soft grass

Immersing in

sensory-rich environments

They love routine, clear boundaries, and having people around who truly get them. They use their behaviour to communicate, sometimes becoming physically upset, and they need someone patient, emotionally regulated, and grounded to help them navigate big feelings, particularly around their

cyclical mood changes

.

What makes you a great fit

You don't need to be an expert, just someone open-hearted, calm under pressure, and ready to learn. The right person will:


Respect their individuality and sensory needs Support them with dignity during all aspects of personal care Use empathy, structure, and creativity to help them feel safe and understood Be physically confident and emotionally robust, with the ability to safely support behaviours that challenge Be attentive to health needs, including their risk of choking

Shift patterns

Term time

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm Wednesday: Family Time - no shift Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Saturday (Overnight): 9:00pm - 11:00am

Non-term time

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am - 9:00pm Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Saturday (Overnight): 9:00pm - 11:00am

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

1 x Full-Time Role (Days & Nights Rotation) 2 x Full-Time Day Roles 2 x Bank Roles
You will provide support on a 1:1 and 2:1 basis, mainly 2:1.

More about Acuity Care Group

We have been around for nearly 20 years, so we know our field well. 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 & Autism Bespoke Team Brain Injury
This role sits within our Bespoke Health & Social Care family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands-on Complex Care Manager.


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 send us your CV through the job link, but if you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please give us a call.


We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible and 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.

Benefits

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 appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses Employee 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 Care Progression opportunities within the organisation Ongoing training and development A generous Refer a Friend scheme - receive 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 we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.

Benefits:


Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person