Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £11.44 per hour 
Hours: Full Time/Part Time/Bank

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.

We are opening a brand new service in Colchester and are looking for experienced staff to join our brand new and exciting team!  

The building will hold 10 new individuals all with complex support needs. You will need to be adaptable to work with every one of our unique people we support. No day is the same and that’s the beauty of the job!

Every person we support is at the centre of that support. From their initial assessment to completion of regular reviews and on-going guidance. We develop each plan for each individual. Their support is tailored to planned outcomes helping them achieve their hopes, dreams and aspirations.

You will play a key role in the service, using your knowledge and skills to work as part of a team providing support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autism, as well as supporting those who require enhanced support. You will be responsible for helping with the challenges of everyday life, such as household tasks and domestic duties, whilst engaging socially in exciting hobbies within the local community. All in all, enabling our people to live their best life!

All we need from you is the desire to make a difference by being passionate, caring and understanding and be able to adapt to an array of different situations.

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

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

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