Male Support Worker - Driver Essential

Job Title: Male Support Workers - Driving Essential 

Location: West Heath, Birmingham (B31)
Salary: £11.54 per hour
Hours: 4x Full Time, 1x Part Time - Days & Waking Nights 

Please note: we are unable to offer  sponsorships at this time

Please nore: You must be a Driver 

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

Please note - previous experience with autism, OCD and understanding/awareness of ADHD & personality disorders is essential for this role

Your day will be filled with fun activities, social engagement and providing one to one support for adults with mental health, learning disabilities and autism. You will take our people out on adventures, assist with daily tasks and encourage them to live their lives to the fullest!

At Aspirations Care, 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. 

What will the job involve?

• Assisting our people to improve their knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Offer stimulation and motivation through conversation and social activity.
• Assisting with meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Booking and attending health care appointments with our people.
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns to the management team.
• Maintaining records by keeping care plans and risk assessments up to date.

What you will possess

• Previous experience of working with autism, (ideally non-verbal), mental health and challenging behaviours.
• The passion to support people in their day to day lives, promoting their independence.
• Patience, care and understanding.
• Ability to set clear boundaries.
• Outgoing, engaging and enthusiastic.

What can we offer YOU

• Paid DBS.
• CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning.
• Opportunities for Career progression, including NVQ qualifications.
• Optional overtime with flexible working.
• Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family.
• Monthly Employee prize draw and competitions.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward of £500.

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. Our staff can also expect full training, study for qualifications and a rewarding career.

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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