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Female Mental Health Support Worker

Acuity Care Group Limited
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 8HJ

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Support Worker position offers a pay rate of £13.50 per hour.
  • Candidates must have a UK driver's license and their own vehicle, and unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.
  • The role requires previous experience working with individuals with autism and mental health issues, ideally with non-verbal communication skills.
  • Key responsibilities include providing daily living support, fostering a safe environment, and maintaining effective communication with the individual and team members.
  • This position is based in Camberley, and applicants should be resilient, reliable, and empathetic, with opportunities for ongoing training and progression.

Job Introduction

Support WorkerPay rate: £13.50 Shift Pattern: 8:00am to 8:00pm days and 8:00pm to 8:00am nights   Requirements: UK driver’s license & own vehicle Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Camberley area and able to commute.  

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in Camberley . 

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the team. We are supporting an autistic lady with disorders related to eating. 

Your role is to support her to meet her day-to-day assistance needs. She has a passion for animals and has her own horse, 2 Rabbits and loves other peoples dogs. 

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else’s life then we want to hear from you. 

Key Responsibilities

Support Workers cover all manners of support for others – from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping. 

  • Support with all facets of daily living.
  • Foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times.
  • Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
  • Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided.
  • Aid with light household chores which may include cooking, cleaning. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

    • UK driver’s license required.
    • Previous Autism experience.
    • Previous experience working with mental health.
    • Able to work with non verbale communication. 
    • Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care.
    • Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
    • Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support.
    • Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs.
    • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
    • Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required.

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 appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme).money back for optical and dentistry
  • Access to blue light discount scheme
  • Attractive holiday entitlement
  • Opportunity to obtain NVQ’s in Health and Social Care
  • Progression opportunities within the organisation
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Pension enrolment
  • A great Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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About Learning Disability and Autism

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC Registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 800 employees who are part of the Bespoke Family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing quickly.  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 individual-centred and our clients' needs are at the heart of everything we do.  Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with our clients, to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Mental Health Conditions and Children's Services.We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated client care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with lots of scope for development and progression.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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