Support Worker - Acuity Care Group Limited : Job Details

Job Introduction

Support Worker 

We’re looking for caring individuals to support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Challenging behaviours, EUPD & Mental health and help them thrive at home and in their communities.

We’re holding an Assessment Day in Lincoln to recruit support workers for a range of rewarding care packages, each supporting individuals with varying needs and conditions.

A face-to-face Assessment Day for this role will take place on Thursday, 11th September 2025, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Attendance is mandatory as it forms a key part of the interview and selection process if successful at pre-screen.

We are seeking dedicated Support Workers who ideally have full flexibility with their working hours, can work full time and hold a valid UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle. You must have experience supporting individuals with self-harm concerns.

Pay rates £14.18 per hour depending on the package & Sleep in shifts are £10 per hour - Subject to package.

We offer 12 hours shifts across either 8:00am - 20:00pm or 20:00pm - 8:00am and the odd package has 24 hour shifts 8:00am - 8:00am with a Sleep in included. We are looking for Support workers who can work full time hours, 30+ plus. We provide 1:1 and 2:1 care across our packages within Lincoln.

We have a variety of Support Worker roles available across multiple packages with different support needs, including but not limited to:

• Learning Disabilities
• Epilepsy
• Autism
• Behaviours that are challenged/ Physically challenging
• Personality Disorder (EUPD)
• ADHD
• Mental Health
• Registered blindness
• Sensory needs
• Global developmental delay
• Personal care

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting Challenging behaviours, Autism & Learning disabilities
• Experience supporting Self-harm - Required
• Drivers with access to a vehicle
• Ideally no restrictions to working hours
• Comfortable working in packages with animals i.e., House cat/ Dog.
• Strong communication skills
• Caring, reliable, and professional attitude

 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
• Team Brain Injury

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? 

We do offer additional benefits including:

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