Female Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £15 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN2 1LP |
| Company: | Acuity Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | acuity/LINC/520/1678 |
Summary
Female Support Worker
We’re looking for caring individuals who live in Lincoln to support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Challenging behaviours, EUPD, Mental health & Complex care health needs to help them thrive at home and in their communities.
Successful candidates from the first‑stage telephone interview will be required to attend a mandatory face‑to‑face Assessment Day, scheduled for Wednesday 20th May 2026 in Lincoln 9:30am arrival - 4:30pm finish.
Pay rates: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour depending on the package & Sleep in shifts are £10 per hour - Subject to package.
Shift pattern: 10 & 12 hours shifts across either 8:00am - 20:00pm, 20:00pm - 8:00am or 22:30pm - 8:30am. We are recruiting for 1x20 hours, 1x36 hours and 2x24 hours per week.
Location: Lincoln including Saxilby and Washingborough.
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
- Tracheostomy care
- 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 Complex care for one of our packages of care
- 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
If you have either Mental Health with Learning disability and Autism experience and/or Complex care experience please make an application.
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 happens next?
If this sounds like the right role for you, please apply by sending us your CV through the job link.
If you meet the requirements, one of our Specialist Recruitment Partners will be in touch to arrange an interview.
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.
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
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. 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.