Female Bank Support Worker

Overview:

Shifts: Days/Sleep Ins/Waking Nights

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

They say if you find a job you love, you’ll never work another day in your life…

Your day 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 lives to the fullest!

At Aspirations Care, 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.

Do you have experience within mental health and challenging behaviour?

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

• Assisting our people to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Offer 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.

• Previous experience of working with mental health and challenging behaviours, specifically self harm.
• Knowledge/good understanding of Jamaican culture
• The passion to support people in their day to day lives, promoting their independence.
• Patience, care and understanding.
• Ability to set clear boundaries.
• Outgoing, engaging and enthusiastic.

• - - 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

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.