Job Description

Job Introduction

Support Worker

Pay rate:

14.78 - 15.29 per hour

Location:

Penzance, Cornwall

Hours:

36 hour per week

Shift Pattern:

08:00am - 13:00pm and 08:00am - 21:00pm

Requirement:

Full UK driving licence (due to nature of the role)

Join Us for a Truly Rewarding Role in Penzance!


We're looking for a compassionate, motivated person to support an individual living in their family home. This person has complex clinical needs due to a spinal injury and is tetraplegic -- but that's just one part of who they are. They love getting out and about in the community, enjoying activities like darts, boat trips, and local events!


You'll play a key role in supporting enriching, meaningful activities -- and your empathy and positivity will make a real difference in this person's life.


Ideally, you'll also bring experience in:

Complex Care Spinal Injuries Bowel Care (desirable but not essential)

More about Acuity Care Group

We 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 & 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 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 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!

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