Female Support Worker
Location: Thurcroft, Rotherham. Pay rate: £12.71 per hour & Sleep ins £9.50 per hour. Shift pattern: 30 hours per week. Weekdays: 06:30am – 18:45pm / 20:45pm – 06:30am. Weekends: 07:00am – 18:00pm / 21:00pm – 07:00am.
We’re seeking a compassionate, reliable Support Worker to join our team and provide person‑centred care within a family home in Rotherham. You’ll be supporting an individual with a spinal injury but their condition is only one part of who they are. They’re someone with their own interests, routines and goals, and they also share their home with a friendly dog. Your role will focus on empowering them to live as independently and fully as possible, offering both essential daily care and support with meaningful, enjoyable activities that enrich their life.
Who we are: acuity care delivers specialist support across Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Learning Disability & Autism, and Mental Health Services. Every package of care is individually designed around the person, their goals, and their life. Our teams are passionate about delivering person‑centred care and empowering the people we support to access new experiences, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing high‑quality support on a 1:1 basis
- Completing bowel care in line with established routines and training
- Supporting catheter care safely and confidently as part of daily care needs
- Creating opportunities for meaningful activities at home and in the community
- Encouraging social interaction and promoting emotional wellbeing
- Supporting communication in the way that works best for them
- Helping with routine household tasks to maintain a calm, organised environment
What you’ll bring
- Complex Care experience, including supporting Bowel and Catheter care
- Female Support Workers
- No restrictions on your right to work in the UK
- Previous care experience supporting in a family home
What we offer
- Westfield Rewards – exclusive discounts with 1,000+ big-name retailers, restaurants and travel brands
- Westfield Health Cash Plan – including 24/7 GP access and cashback on health costs
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for wellbeing, finances and relationships
- Blue Light Card – discounts and free event tickets
- acuity academy – training, qualifications and continuous professional development
- Career progression within the organisation
- Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £500
acuity care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from women for this position.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
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