Care Companion

Job Introduction Care Companion Pay rate: £14.50 per hour. Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday Day Shifts We have a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in their own apartment in Southampton. This person has an acquired brain injury and requires a strong, caring and person focused individual to support them in their day to day needs. They have a great relationship with their family and love to spend their time watching TV, going shopping and visiting their local garden centres. We need people who are local to Southampton and know the area well, and has access to their own car with a full UK Driving License. Being a strong companion with be an important factor in this role, bringing a resilient and empathetic approach to really make a difference for this person. You will also need to bring experience with you in the following: Brain Injury Behaviours that can be perceived as challenging Learning Disabilities What will your shift involve? In this role, you will be providing a strong companionship to a gentleman on a 2:1 basis, ensuring that the person you are supporting receives compassionate care which is tailored towards their needs. Your responsibilities will include engaging with them in all of their day to day tasks, taking them out into the community to promote social interaction and managing behaviours which could be perceived as being challenging which would include giving gentle prompts. Additionally, you will support with basic household tasks to maintain a clean and organized living environment. Clear communication will be essential to build a strong 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 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. 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 TBIS

Location: Southampton, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025