Full time Support Worker - Sleep ins - Driver essential

Aspirations Care Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their Gloucester team. This rewarding role involves assisting adults with mental health challenges and learning disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives. You'll provide essential support in daily activities, promote independence, and ensure the safety and well-being of those in your care. The company values empathy and adaptability, offering excellent training and development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the right values, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life cover up to state pension age

Exclusive discount scheme

24/7 GP access via Smart Health App

Flexible overtime opportunities

DBS paid for by the company

Refer a friend scheme with £500 reward

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD Accredited induction

Ongoing training and development

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health and learning disabilities is preferred.
• Must possess a caring nature and the ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and promote independence.
• Administer medications and complete care plans.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Experience with mental health

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

Relevant experience in social care

Job description

Overview

Job Title: 1x Full time Support Worker - Sleep Ins - Driver essential

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £12.26 per hour

Hours: Full time 1x

Please note: You must have the right to work Full Time 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.

We are looking for one full time team member to join our team in Gloucester, who are passionate about supporting individuals within the community to enjoy a fulfilling and independent life.

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

• 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.

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