Support Worker

Acuity Care Group; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported living healthcare provider based in Penzance is seeking someone to provide 1:1 support for an individual with diverse interests, including wood working and horse riding. The role involves delivering compassionate care while encouraging social interaction and well-being. Previous experience with Autism and mental health is essential. This position offers a pay rate of £14.50 per hour for 36 hours per week, delivering an enriching experience for both the individual and the caregiver.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Further training in NVQs

Generous Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism.
• Experience in mental health care.
• Skills in engaging individuals in meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care on a 1:1 basis.
• Engage in meaningful activities with the individual.
• Support household tasks to maintain comfort and independence.

Skills

Autism

Mental Health

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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19.00pm- 23.00pm wake & 23.00pm - 07.00am sleep

£14.50 per hour

Job Introduction

Are you a wizard or a muggle? Join our team and prove your magic!

Location: Penzance
Pay rate: £14.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: 19.00 pm- 23.00pm wake & 23.00pm- 07.00 am sleep
Hours: 36 hour per week

We're looking for someone to come and get involved in wood working, the world of Harry Potter and not afraid to try horse riding. Like the gym? So does this gentleman, being active is really important to him. So you can enjoy day trips out and get to all these great activities we do require you to hold a Full UK Driving Licence, so if you live in the Penzance area and are passionate about supporting someone to live life to the fullest we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone enthusiastic to support an individual living with their family in Penzance. This person is more than their Prader Willi Syndrome and Autism - they're a unique individual with a range of interests and hobbies that bring them joy and you can be part of that amazing journey!

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:

• Autism
• Mental Health

What will your shift involve?

In this role, you will be providing high-quality care on a 1:1 basis, ensuring that the individual you support receives compassionate and attentive care tailored to their specific needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in meaningful activities and taking them out in the community to promote their social interaction and well‑being. Additionally, you will support with household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment that fosters comfort and independence. Clear and confident communication in their preferred manner will be essential to building a strong and trusting relationship.

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

This 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?

• 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 NVQs in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500!