Support Worker - Part time

Job Title: Support worker
Location: Colchester
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: 15 hours over 2 days

Shift times – 09:00-16:30, Tuesday and Thursday

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 looking for a support worker to support an active man who is knowledgeable and loves routine. Our gentleman goes to volunteering twice weekly and loves to have his support workers pitch in with whatever it is that they are doing that day – could range from pulling out unwanted seedlings to getting hip deep in ponds that need clearing!   

Our individual has said that the following is what he is looking for in a support worker that works in his team:

• Active
• Able to ride a bike
• Someone to talk to about anything and everything
• Knowledgeable
• Eclectic
• Cares about TCV
• Outdoorsy

Driving is desirable for this post

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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