Male Support Worker - Full Time - Driver

Overview:

Hours: 1x 35hrs - Days

Be the strength behind the support, join our care team

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 are looking for a male full-time staff member who is passionate and motivated to help individuals follow their dreams, living independently and encourage them to achieve their goals! Our PWS absolutely loves architecture as well as historical buildings, and is seeking a support worker who shares similar interests to help them day to day.

The Role

As a team member, you will be providing support for people with mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism.

• Helping with the challenges of everyday life such as dressing, washing and cooking.
• Participating in activities / hobbies, trips out to the cinema or going on holiday.
• Encouraging our people to live an independent life within their own home and the local community.
• Administering medication as required.
• Completing daily care plans.
• Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met and protecting the adults rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect.

• Passionate about care and want to make a difference, previous experience would be beneficial, but not essential.
• A positive and caring nature
• Energetic and understanding
• Ability to adapt to difficult situations and be resilient
• A good sense of humor

• Paid DBS
• CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning
• Opportunities for Career progression, including NVQ qualifications
• Optional overtime with flexible working
• Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/6 for you and your family
• Monthly Employee prize draw and competitions
• Refer a friend scheme with financial rewards

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 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.

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

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a male candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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