Support Worker

Job Title:  Support Worker

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time and Relief

Salary:   Â£12.95 per hour + £51.50 sleep-in rate

Additional information: Driver with Full UK driving licence preferred

Hours: Flexible Full-Time (28–39 hrs) or Part-Time (~16 hrs)

Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security?

Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge, or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people's lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer.

As a valued Support Worker with Aspire Living, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals to achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different.

Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role.

You may be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community.

Aspire Living is unique; we are led by people with a learning disability.

Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.

Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Who are we looking for?

• No previous experience or qualifications required. Free, Skills for Care-endorsed full training will be provided
  
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional
  
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
  
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
  

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
  
• Flexible working hours for work-life balance
  
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
  
• 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
  
• Employee support line to support you and your family
  
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
  
• Contributory Pension Scheme
  
• Free Enhanced DBS check
  
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
• Well-being initiatives
  
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts, including a discounted Health Cash Plan
  
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
  

Ready to make a real difference? If you are a reliable, experienced caregiver looking for a role with purpose, click Apply Now to send us your CV!