Overview
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Macclesfield
Salary: £11.54
Hours: Full time - Days
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time
Champion independence and transform lives..
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.
Aspirations are looking for full-time team members who are passionate and motivated to help individuals follow their dreams, living independently and encourage them to achieve their goals!
The ideal candidate will be chatty, kind and proactive.
The Role
As a team member, you will be providing support for individuals with mental health issues, learning disabilities and autism.
On a typical d ay you will be;
1. Helping with the challenges of everyday life such as dressing, washing and cooking.
2. Participating in activities / hobbies, trips out to the cinema or going on holiday.
3. Encouraging our people to live an independent life within their own home and the local community.
4. Administering medication as required.
5. Completing daily care plans.
6. Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met and protecting the adults rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect.
The Person
7. Passionate about care and want to make a difference, previous experience would be beneficial, but not essential .
8. A positive and caring nature
9. Energetic and understanding
10. Ability to adapt to difficult situations and be resilient
11. A good sense of humor
Aspirations Benefits Package
12. 2 x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age)
13. Access to Aspirations Perks our exclusive discount scheme with fantastic discounts in supermarkets and high street retail stores.
14. Smart Health App – health and wellbeing service with 24/7 GP access for you and your family
15. Optional overtime to increase your income with flexible working
16. DBS paid for by Aspirations
17. Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward of £500
18. Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for advice and guidance for you and your family
19. CPD Accredited induction
20. Ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning
21. Support with career progression and professional development
22. Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
23. Pension Scheme with NEST
24. 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.
25. 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.
Please note: You must have the right to work Full Time in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role
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