Support Worker

Job Introduction

Support Worker

Location: Plymouth
Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour
Contract: 24 hours per week
Shift: 08.00 am-20.00pm

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and confident Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a 32-year-old gentleman living at home with his wife and young daughter in Plymouth. The individual has Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and complex clinical needs, including tracheostomy care, ventilation support, PEG feeding, medication administration, oral suctioning, cough assist, gastrostomy care, bowel care, and personal care. He is wheelchair user and communicates using an eye-gaze communication device, alongside facial expressions and other non-verbal methods of communication.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide person-centred support that enables him to live comfortably at home while maintaining his independence and enjoying the things that matter most to him. He enjoys following Birmingham City Football Club, watching Formula 1, spending time on his iPad, and accessing the community when possible.

 Experience & Skills of a Support Worker: 

• Full UK driving license would essential due nature of the role
• Experience in a care, support work, or healthcare setting within complex care
• Experience supporting individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is desirable
• A compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex clinical needs, or willingness to complete specialist training.
• Experience with or willingness to learn tracheostomy care, ventilation, PEG feeding, medication administration, and personal care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support someone using alternative communication methods.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in someone's life.

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.