Aspirations Care Ltd

Experienced Team Leader - Must be driver for automatic cars

Company
Location
Wickford, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/8/2025
Description
Experienced Senior Support Worker (Automatic Driver Required)

๐Ÿ“ Location Wickford (with occasional travel to Colchester)

๐Ÿ’ท Salary ยฃ13.26 per hour

๐Ÿ•’ Hours Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (rota includes nights, weekends & bank holidays)

โš ๏ธ You must be able to drive automatic vehicles and have the right to work full-time in the UK without sponsorship.

Lead with Compassion, Drive with Purpose

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering high-quality care? Do you thrive in a role that combines hands-on support with guiding and mentoring others? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

At Aspirations Care, weโ€™re looking for a Senior Support Worker in Wickford to help shape a positive, person-centred service for adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Occasional travel to Colchester is required as part of the rota.

What Youโ€™ll Be Doing

  • ๐Ÿงฉ Support individuals with daily living, social engagement & independence
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Lead and mentor a team of support workers to deliver outstanding care
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Maintain accurate records and risk assessments (paper and electronic)
  • ๐Ÿš˜ Drive company vehicles (automatic) to support service user outings
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and the wider team
  • ๐Ÿ  Foster a safe, caring, and empowering home environment
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Help shape a responsive, inclusive, and well-led service
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and person-centred practice at all times


What Weโ€™re Looking For

  • โœ”๏ธ At least 3 yearsโ€™ experience in social care, including time as a Senior Support Worker
  • ๐Ÿš˜ Full UK driving licence - confident driving automatic vehicles
  • ๐Ÿ“š Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 (minimum), and willing to work towards Level 3
  • ๐Ÿง  Solid understanding of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Competent with IT - Word, email, record keeping, and care systems
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Strong leadership skills, flexibility, and a positive, proactive mindset
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Experience with safeguarding, risk assessment, team supervision, and promoting independence


What Youโ€™ll Get In Return

  • ๐ŸŽ“ CPD-accredited induction and ongoing training
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Real opportunities for career development
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ 24/7 access to Smart Health App (GP, mental health, wellbeing)
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Exclusive Aspirations Perks - retail & supermarket discounts
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ ยฃ500 refer-a-friend bonus
  • ๐Ÿ“† 28 daysโ€™ annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
  • ๐Ÿช™ Pension scheme (NEST)
  • ๐Ÿ• Flexible overtime options
  • ๐Ÿ’ผ 2x salary life cover (up to pension age)
  • ๐Ÿ“ž 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family


Why Aspirations?

Since 2004, weโ€™ve supported adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs to live independently and achieve their full potential. We believe in respect, inclusion, and empowerment - for the people we support and for our staff.

We offer training, career progression, and a place where your work is genuinely valued. ๐Ÿ’™

Ready to lead with purpose and care? Apply now to join our team and make a real difference.

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