[ref. j19184817] Part Time Support Worker (15 hours) - Driver Preferred - Weekends included - Colchester
Overview:
Part-Time Female Support Worker – Driver Preferred
📍 Location: Colchester, Essex💷 Salary: £12.26 per hour
🕒 Hours: Part-time – 15 hours per week (includes weekdays & weekends)
🚗 Driver preferred❗ You must have the right to work full time in the UK
🧠 Experience with Autism and Challenging Behaviours is essential
About the Role
Are you caring, compassionate, and looking to make a real difference? Do you have experience working with individuals who have autism and behaviours that challenge?
We’re looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Colchester.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with personal care, daily household tasks, and maintaining routines
- Encourage involvement in local activities and hobbies
- Foster independence, dignity and empowerment
- Promote a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment
- Be flexible and adaptable to different situations and needs
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience with autism and challenging behaviours
- A genuine passion for care and making a difference
- Patience, empathy and resilience
- A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Ability to lone work confidently and responsibly
- Driving ability preferred (to support community activities)
What We Offer:
- 🛡️ 2x Salary Life Cover (up to state pension age)
- 🛍️ Access to Aspirations Perks – amazing discounts in top retailers & supermarkets
- 🩺 Smart Health App – 24/7 GP access for you & your family
- 💸 DBS paid for by us
- 🎁 £500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
- 📚 CPD-accredited training, Care Certificate, apprenticeships & specialist learning
- 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 emotional & practical support
- 🏖️ 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays
- 💼 Optional overtime and flexible working
- 💷 NEST Pension Scheme
- 🚀 Opportunities for career growth and development
Why Aspirations?
Since 2004, we’ve been empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges to live the lives they choose — filled with meaning, dignity, and opportunity.
We place the people we support at the heart of everything we do. From tailored care plans to day-to-day routines, we’re here to inspire independence and build brighter futures.
Join Us Today
If you're ready to be part of something truly rewarding and bring your kindness and expertise to someone’s life — apply now and take the first step in your Aspirations journey.
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