Support Worker

Job Introduction

Support Worker

Location: Thornbury
Pay Rate: £14\.00 per hour
Shift Pattern: 08:00am \- 8:00pm and 8:00pm \- 8:00am, Monday to Sunday (flexible shifts available)
Hours: 36 hours per week

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and confident Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting an individual living at home with their family in Thornbury. The individual has Autism, complex clinical needs, and behaviours that may present as challenging, and requires a consistent, person\-centred approach from a compassionate and committed support team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide high\-quality 1:1 support, helping the individual to live safely, comfortably, and as independently as possible. You will support them with day\-to\-day routines, encourage participation in meaningful activities both at home and in the community, promote social engagement and emotional wellbeing, and assist with communication in a way that reflects their individual needs and preferences. You will also help maintain a calm, structured, and organised environment, building positive relationships and providing consistent support that makes a genuine difference to their quality of life.

Experience \& Skills of a Support Worker:

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Previous experience supporting individuals with Autism, complex needs, or behaviours that may present as challenging is required
Experience working in a care, support work, healthcare, or community\-based setting.
A compassionate, patient, and person\-centred approach to supporting others.
Strong communication and relationship\-building skills.
Ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations.
Understanding of safeguarding, dignity, choice, and promoting independence.
Reliable, flexible, and committed to providing consistent support.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to undertake training and develop clinical competencies relevant to the role.
A positive attitude and genuine passion for making a difference in someone's life.
Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Benefits:

Clear Career Progression \- Opportunities to grow and develop your career.
Fully Funded Training \& Acuity Academy \- Ongoing training and recognised qualifications.
Westfield Rewards \- Discounts with 1,000\+ retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
Westfield Health Cash Plan \- 24/7 GP access and healthcare cashback.
Employee Assistance Programme \- Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
Company Mobile Phone
Refer a Friend Scheme
28 Days Annual Leave
Enhanced DBS Fully Funded
Weekly or Monthly Pay Available

Our CARE values are at the heart of everything we do:

Compassionate. Accountable. Respectful. Empowering.

At Acuity Care Group, CARE isn't just a set of values, it's the way we work every day.

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