Support Worker (Female)

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

Job summary

Aspirations Care Ltd recherche un(e) Female Support Worker pour rejoindre leur équipe à Canterbury. Vous fournirez un soutien personnalisé à des personnes ayant des déficiences d'apprentissage et des troubles mentaux, en les aidant dans leur vie quotidienne. Ce rôle exige une implication et une empathie en utilisant vos compétences relationnelles, avec des chances de formation continue et une progression professionnelle.

Benefits

Couverture de vie égale à 2 x salaire

Accès à un programme de remise pour les employés

Application de santé intelligente avec accès 24/7 à un médecin

Opportunités de formation continue, y compris le certificat de soins

Congés annuels payés de 28 jours

Pension avec NEST

Qualifications

• Expérience de travail avec des personnes ayant des handicaps d'apprentissage, des problèmes de santé mentale ou de l'autisme.
• Doit être une femme pour des raisons d'occupation authentiques (exemption en vertu de la loi sur l'égalité 2010).
• Permis de conduire est souhaité mais pas essentiel.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les individus dans les tâches de la vie quotidienne, y compris les soins personnels.
• Engager les personnes dans des activités sociales et de loisir.
• Fournir un soutien 1:1 à cinq personnes dans la résidence.

Skills

Empathie

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Education

Diplôme d'état ou équivalent en soins

Job description

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Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours a week

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the equality act 2010 part 1 schedule 9)

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.

You will play a key role in the service, using your knowledge and skills to work as part of a team providing support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autism. You will be responsible for helping with the challenges of everyday life, such as household tasks and domestic duties, whilst engaging socially in exciting hobbies within the local community. All in all, enabling our people to live their best life!

We are looking for a support worker to support one of the five people we support at our supported living service in Canterbury.

Each person has their own individual flat and requires 1:1 support throughout the day. This includes but is not limited to support with personal care, support to eat and drink and medication administration

The people’s ages range from 22- 82, and they all enjoy a range of different activities. We support three ladies and two gentlemen

These include swimming, going to the cinema, out for meals or a coffee. They also enjoy arts and crafts, films, musicals, music events and the theatre.

The people we support have their own wheelchair adapted vehicles, so a driver is preferred but not essential.

Aspirations Benefits 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

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 suitability 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