Full Time British Sign Language Trained Support Worker - Sleep Ins Included

Aspirations Care Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to provide essential care for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This role involves supporting a male client in his home, assisting with daily living tasks, and promoting independence. The ideal candidate will have training in British Sign Language and experience in mental health support. Join a team that values empathy and personal growth, while enjoying a range of perks including ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Life cover up to state pension age

Exclusive discount scheme

Health and wellbeing service

Flexible working with optional overtime

DBS paid for by employer

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Paid annual leave

Pension Scheme with NEST

Qualifications

• Must be trained in British Sign Language and have a good understanding of Autism.
• Previous experience with mental health and learning disabilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in daily activities.
• Administer medication and complete daily care plans.

Skills

British Sign Language

Understanding of Autism

Experience with Mental Health

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Adaptability

Caring Nature

Education

Training in British Sign Language (Level 1, 2, or 3)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: British Sign Language Trained Full time Support Worker - sleep ins.

Location: Margate, Kent

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Hours: Full Time (Long day shifts & Sleep Ins) - Driver preferred.

Need to be trained in British Sign language for this role (level 1,2 or 3), Need to have good understanding of Autism.

Supporting male with autism, in his own home.

Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role

At Aspirations, 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.

If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training and great opportunities, join us here at Aspirations Care and make a real difference!

Would you describe yourself as kind and empathetic? Then this might just be the perfect job for you!

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviour and attitudes that match our own!

If you want to really make a difference every day and share our values, then why not apply today and enjoy all the Perks Aspirations Care has to offer!

Do you have experience of working with challenging behaviour? We are looking for experienced Support Workers who have experience of working with mental health and learning disabilities.

Being a Support Worker in social care is very rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to meet great people and be part of something truly amazing. We encourage every person we look after to follow their dreams; to live independently and we help them achieve their personal goals.

Applicants must be willing to drive a company vehicle to assist service users to be able to go out to different places.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a team providing support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autism.

• Help with the challenges of everyday life such as dressing, cooking and general household tasks
• Participate in hobbies, supporting with social engagements and enabling our people to live their best life
• Administer medication as required
• Complete daily care plans
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the adults’ rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect

The Person

• Previous experience of working with mental health and learning disabilities is advantageous
• You will be passionate about making a difference
• Have the ability to adapt to difficult situations
• Possess a positive and caring nature
• Be energetic and understanding
• Display a good sense of humour

The Package

• 2 x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age)
• Access to Aspirations Perks our exclusive discount scheme with fantastic 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 & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities 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 have been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism to have a lifestyle that matters to them since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.

At Aspirations we value all colleagues, regardless of age. We are proud to offer pay over the statutory minimum set for young workers and have no set retirement age.

Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably 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 the vulnerable adults that we support and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Please note: You must have the right to work Full Time in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role

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