Support Worker (Female)

Job Title: Female Support Worker
Location: Watford 
Salary: £11.44 per hour 
Hours:  Full time - 37.5 hours a week 

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the equality act 2010 part 1 schedule 9)

Personal care is essential for the role

Aspirations are looking for a self- motivated, caring individual to be responsible for the security and safety of our supported living premises, which is home to adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism.

Working overnight, you will be there to provide support during the night, this could be emotional support during a crisis, to have a chat over a cup of tea or just be a friendly face to give reassurance. You will also ensure the property is safe and secure and to complete security checks throughout the night.

Duties include:

• Offer support with morning routines.
• Keep areas clean and tidy and remove any hazards.
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals overnight.
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the adults rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect.

• We welcome applications from experienced and non-experienced candidates as we provide full training and ongoing support.
• Willing to work alone overnight.
• A positive and caring nature.
• A good sense of humor in sometimes challenging situations.
• Ability to communicate well with the rest of the staff team.
• Passionate about supporting individuals within the community.

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 organization 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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