Job Title -
Part time Support Worker - 24 hours DRIVER PREFERRED (with business insurance)
Location 📍 Colchester
Salary £12.26 per hour
Hours 24 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 2x gentlemen, Autism/Down Syndrome/LD/Challenging behaviour experience required. Support with daily living tasks, minimal personal care, support with activities in the community e.g. swimming, sports, music clubs and discos.
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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