Waking Nights Intensive Support Worker - ST17

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Intensive Support Workers for waking night shifts in Stafford. In this rewarding role, you will provide personalized support to adults with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and autism. Your shifts will be filled with engaging activities and meaningful interactions, helping individuals to enhance their skills and live fulfilling lives. Join a dedicated team that values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid training and a supportive work environment. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Benefits

Life cover up to state pension age

Exclusive discount scheme

24/7 GP access via Smart Health App

Flexible working with optional overtime

DBS paid for by the company

Financial reward for referring a friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid training including CPD Accredited induction

Ongoing training and development

Paid 28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals with mental health issues.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Provide one-to-one support and engage in social activities.
• Maintain care plans and report safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Compassion

Communication Skills

Support Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant experience in support work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Intensive Support Worker - Waking Nights

Location: Stafford

Salary: £13.27 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Shifts: Nights

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

Your shift will be filled with fun activities, social engagement and providing one to one support for adults with mental health, learning disabilities and autism. You will take our people out 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 activity.
• Assisting with meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Booking and attending health care 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 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.
• 4 Week paid training including 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.

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 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.