Support Worker Part Time (Female/Driver) - Gloucester

Job Title: Part Time Female Support Worker (Driver Essential)
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £11.44 per hour
Hours: Part Time, 12 hours per week
Shifts: Must be able to work a varied shift pattern throughout the week

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

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.

If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training and great opportunities, join us here at Aspirations Care and make a real difference, whilst enjoying all the Perks Aspirations Care has to offer!

Are you naturally kind, fun and keen to make a difference?

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviour and attitudes that match our own!

We are looking for a female part time Support Worker to join our team in Gloucester, who is passionate about supporting individuals within the community to enjoy a fulfilling and independent life.

Being a Support Worker in social care is very rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to meet great people and be part of something truly amazing. We encourage every person we look after to follow their dreams, to live independently and help them achieve their personal goals.

Applicants must be willing to drive a company vehicle to assist service users to be able to go out to different places.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a team providing support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autism.

• Helping with the challenges of everyday life such as dressing, cooking and general household tasks
• Participate in hobbies, supporting with social engagements and enabling our people to live their best life
• Complete daily care plans
• Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the adults’ rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect

The Person

• Previous experience of working with mental health and learning disabilities is advantageous
• You will be passionate about making a difference
• Have the ability to adapt to difficult situations
• Possess a positive and caring nature
• Be energetic and understanding
• Display a good sense of humour

The 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.

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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