Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker - BSL 
Location: Thanet, Kent
Salary:  £11.44 per hour
Hours: Full time

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.

Must understand BSL (British sign language).

Aspirations Care are looking for a Support Worker to join the team our service in Margate. You will be supporting one of our amazing young gentlemen, building up a great relationship with him and helping him live his best life! .

On a typical day you will be;

• Participating in activities / hobbies - he is very independent, happy, and smiley, loves trips out to local café’s pubs, and planned days out like the cinema.
• He loves attending to his daily living tasks such as laundry and cooking, attends college once a week.
• Completing daily care plans, taking into consideration his wants and needs.
• Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met and protecting his rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect
• He requires structure and would enjoy a Support Worker who plans fun days out and varied activities.

Our ideal candidate:

• Must have a positive and caring nature
• Be empathic 
• Energetic and understanding
• Ability to adapt to difficult situations and be resilient
• Be willing to spend lots of time outdoors
• Needs to understand routine, have a sense of humour be proactive, using own their initiative.
• Understandings of Robins Syndrome, Autism, Learning disabilities are needed

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
• 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. Our staff can also expect full training, study for qualifications and a rewarding career.

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

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