Intensive Support Worker - Driver - ST17

Aspirations Care Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Stafford seeks an Intensive Support Worker to assist adults with mental health issues and learning disabilities. The role involves providing one-to-one support, engaging in social activities, and helping with daily tasks. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Life cover

Discount scheme

Health and wellbeing service

DBS paid

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid training

Career progression support

Paid annual leave

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with mental health issues, learning disabilities, and autism.

Responsibilities

• Assisting individuals to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Booking and attending healthcare appointments.
• Maintaining care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Intensive Support Worker - Driver

Location: Stafford

Salary: £13.27 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Shifts: Days

Please note - you must have the right to work Full Time in the UK to apply for this post.

Bring compassion to life, join our team as a Support Worker to really make a difference.

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.

Aspirations Care is looking for experienced Intensive Support Workers to join our dedicated team in Stafford. The service consists of 9 individual one-bedroom bungalows, each with its own private garden!

Your shift 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 on adventures, assist with daily tasks, and encourage them to live their best lives!

What will the job involve?

• Assisting our people to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Offering stimulation and motivation through conversation and social activities
• 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

Aspirations Benefits Package

• 2 x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age)
• Access to Aspirations Perks, our exclusive discount scheme with discounts in supermarkets and 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 £500 reward
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for advice and guidance for you and your family
• 4-week paid training including CPD Accredited induction
• Ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeships, and specialist learning
• Support with career progression and professional development
• Paid 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension Scheme with NEST

Aspirations Care has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and Autism 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 offer pay above the statutory minimum for young workers and have no retirement age. We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

This organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable adults we support. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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