1x Part time Support Worker - 25 hours DRIVER ESSENTIAL - will be 1:1 staff driving mobility car

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Part time Support Worker - 25 hours DRIVER ESSENTIAL - will be 1:1 staff driving mobility car

Location: 📍 Colchester

Salary: £12.26 per hour

Hours: 25 hours per week

Must be happy to work weekends when needed.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for inspiring and supporting our dedicated teams to deliver outstanding care services to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities. 🧠💬

This is a fantastic opportunity offering career development 📚, professional training, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. ❤️

Requirements:

🔑 Supporting 3x ladies and 1x gentleman, Down Syndrome/LD/sensory impairment/mental health experience required. Support with daily living tasks, personal care, activities in the community e.g. shopping, swimming, discos, social clubs

Key Responsibilities:

• 🫶 Provide the highest standards of care and support in all aspects of daily life.

• 👥 Lead and inspire the team to ensure services are Well-led, Safe, Caring, Effective, and Responsive.

• 🌍 Support individuals to be active members of their communities, and help them access education, work, and leisure opportunities.

• 📝 Maintain accurate and up-to-date records (both electronic and paper-based).

• 📋 Complete, review, and update person-centred risk assessments.

• 🛡️ Promote health, safety, and well-being while encouraging positive risk-taking.

• 🤝 Deliver Person-Centred Active Support practices.

• 🧩 Promote independence, choice, and dignity in all aspects of care.

Must-Haves:

✔️ Minimum 3 years’ experience in a care or support role
✔️ Strong IT skills (Word, email)
✔️ Experience supervising staff and managing records
✔️ Good understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and person-centred care
✔️ Passion for enabling people to live fulfilling, independent lives 

Benefits:
🎉 2x salary life cover (up to state pension age)
🛒 Access to Aspirations Perks – discounts at supermarkets and retail stores
🩺 Smart Health App – 24/7 GP access for you and your family
⏰ Optional overtime available
🔍 DBS paid for by Aspirations
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus
🧠 CPD Accredited induction and ongoing professional development
🎓 Apprenticeships and specialist learning opportunities
🏖️ 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
💰 Pension Scheme with NEST

About Aspirations Care:
Since 2004, Aspirations Care has supported adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and autism to achieve a lifestyle that matters to them. 🌟

We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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