Support Worker

Aspire; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 14,717 - 20,961; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annualised hours

Flexible working hours

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension

DBS check free

Cycle to work

Well-being initiatives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aspire Living in Kidderminster is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our inclusive team. This permanent role offers full-time, part-time and relief hours, with a competitive £12.95 per hour salary and opportunities to help adults with learning disabilities achieve personal goals.

You will support individuals in daily living, provide emotional backing and assist with planning activities, work, and travel. Training is provided, with emphasis on person-centred care and empowerment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required.
• Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training provided.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with high motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident and professional.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with a learning disability in daily living and personal care.
• Help develop new skills and support personal goals and ambitions.
• Assist with planning and managing home, leisure, employment and travel.
• Provide emotional support and encourage independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Self-motivation

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Job description

Aspire Living has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. You will join us on a permanent basis with full-time, part-time, part time and relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £12.95 per hour.

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

About the Support Worker role

As a valued Support Worker with Aspire Living you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Aspire Living is unique we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS checkRefer a friend and earn up to £300
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Well-being initiatives
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position