Intensive Support Worker - Driver Essential

Aspirations Care Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks an Intensive Support Worker to join their specialist team in Birmingham. This full-time role involves providing critical support and assistance to adults with complex needs. Candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant experience and be prepared to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Fully paid DBS

28 days paid annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme with NEST

Qualifications

• 6+ months of hands-on experience working with individuals with complex needs.
• Practical understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred care.
• Full UK driver's licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support for individuals with complex needs.
• Encourage engagement and assist with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• De-escalate challenging behaviours using professional compassion.

Skills

Calmness under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Job description

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Experienced Intensive Support Worker - Driver

Location Stechford, Birmingham (B33)

Pay £13.27 per hour

Hours Full-Time - Days & Waking Nights

Must have full UK driver licence

Please note You must have the right to work full-time in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

“I’ve got the experience, the patience, and the passion to handle the tough days—because I know the difference I make.”

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

This Is a High-Intensity, High-Impact Role

We’re not offering a standard support role—we’re offering the chance to be part of a specialist team supporting adults with complex needs, autism, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge in one of our most intensive care settings.

This role requires a solid foundation of experience, calmness under pressure, and a genuine commitment to making each day better for someone else—no matter how difficult it may be.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Intensive Support Worker, you'll provide 11 tailored support and help people live life on their own terms—whether that means

• Encouraging engagement through meaningful activities and structured routines
• Assisting with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, or managing health appointments
• Supporting individuals to access the community and enjoy hobbies or social events
• De-escalating challenging behaviours using your professional knowledge and compassion
• Maintaining up-to-date care plans, safeguarding reports, and risk assessments
  
  
  

You’ll be at the heart of everything we do—empowering people with complex needs to achieve independence and a life they’re proud of.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has

• 6+ months of hands-on experience working with individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge
• A calm, confident, and emotionally resilient approach
• Practical understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism, safety, and empathy
• Full UK drivers Licence
  
  
  

What We Offer You

We believe in supporting the people who support others. At Aspirations, you’ll receive

• £13.27 per hour
• Fully paid DBS
• Smart Health App - 24/7 access to GPs, mental health support, and wellbeing resources
• 4-week paid induction with CPD accreditation
• Ongoing professional development Care Certificate, apprenticeships & specialist training
• Clear progression paths and internal promotions
• Aspirations Perks - discounts at high street shops & supermarkets
• ️ 28 days paid annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• ️ 2x salary life cover
• Pension Scheme with NEST
• ????️ 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
  
  
  

Who We Are

Since 2004, Aspirations Care has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions to live a lifestyle that’s meaningful to them. We're values-led, inclusive, and proud to be a place where both the people we support—and the staff who support them—can grow, thrive, and succeed.

We celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Are You Ready for a Role That Demands More—Because You Can Give More?

If you’re experienced, passionate, and ready to step into a challenging but deeply rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be the difference someone’s been waiting for.

AC2

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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