Female Bank Support Worker

Aspirations Care Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks a support worker to assist adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities. Your role involves engaging clients in activities, providing one-on-one support, and ensuring safety and wellbeing. A great opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

2x salary life cover (up to state pension age)

Access to exclusive discount scheme

Smart Health App with 24/7 GP access

Optional overtime

DBS paid for by Aspirations

Refer a friend scheme with £500 reward

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

CPD Accredited induction

Ongoing training and development

Paid 28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with mental health and challenging behaviours, specifically self-harm.
• Knowledge and good understanding of Jamaican culture.
• Ability to set clear boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assisting people to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Offering stimulation and motivation through conversation and social activity.
• Attending healthcare appointments with our people.

Skills

Patience

Care

Understanding

Engagement

Outgoing personality

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For genuine occupational reasons, we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

They say if you find a job you love, you’ll never work another day in your life…

Your day will be filled with fun activities, social engagement, and providing one-to-one support for adults with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism. You will take our people out on adventures, assist with daily tasks, and encourage them to live their lives to the fullest!

At Aspirations Care, we provide personalised support that leads to positive outcomes for adults who need our help most. Our goal is clear: to give those who need our support the confidence, encouragement, and independence they need, enabling them to work towards a future they deserve.

Do you have experience within mental health and challenging behaviour?

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

What will the job involve?

• Assisting our people to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Offering stimulation and motivation through conversation and social activity.
• Assisting with meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Booking and attending healthcare appointments with our people.
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the management team.
• Maintaining records by keeping care plans and risk assessments up to date.

What you will possess

• Previous experience working with mental health and challenging behaviours, specifically self-harm.
• Knowledge and good understanding of Jamaican culture.
• The passion to support people in their daily lives, promoting their independence.
• Patience, care, and understanding.
• Ability to set clear boundaries.
• Outgoing, engaging, and enthusiastic personality.

Aspirations Benefits Package

• 2x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age).
• Access to Aspirations Perks, our exclusive discount scheme with discounts in supermarkets and high street retail stores.
• Smart Health App – health and wellbeing service with 24/7 GP access for you and your family.
• Optional overtime to increase your income with flexible working.
• DBS paid for by Aspirations.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward of £500!
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for advice and guidance for you and your family.
• CPD Accredited induction.
• Ongoing training and development, including Care Certificate, apprenticeships, and specialist learning.
• Support with career progression and professional development.
• Paid 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with NEST.

Aspirations Care has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and autism to lead meaningful lives since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.

We value all colleagues regardless of age. We offer pay above the statutory minimum for young workers and have no set retirement age. Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults we support. All employment offers are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.