Support Worker / Care Assistant

Aspirations Care ,
Ashford, Kent
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £8.72 per hour

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Support Worker / Care worker Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £8.72 in April 2020 Full time and part time hours considered- permanent. Not all heroes wear capes: Apply to join our team of super support workers Here at Aspirations, you will help some amazing people achieve their dreams. You will enjoy yourself on holiday, get fit at the gym, sit back and relax at the movies (all while being paid) and work to increase the independent living skills of the people you support while joining them in the community in day to day life. The Role As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a team providing support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues and autism within the community in line with their individual needs. Duties include: Helping with the challenges of everyday life such as dressing, washing and chores. Enable and support in attending and participating in hobbies and activities such as swimming. Encourage participation in life of the wider community. Administer medication as required Complete daily care plans. Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the Adults rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglect. Skills and experience required: Whilst previous experience in the care sector is ideal, you may have also had exposure to the skills and knowledge that we are looking for through caring for loved one’s or through voluntary work. Passionate about care and want to make a difference. Holding a full, clean driving license would be advantageous. Having a positive outlook and maintaining a good sense of humour in sometimes challenging circumstances. The Package we offer Full and comprehensive training programme, including the Care Certificate Commitment to ongoing learning and development Opportunities to take NVQ Level 2 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Employee recognition schemes Optional overtime Opportunities for career progression Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Refer a Friend Scheme Flexible shift work Start your journey with Aspirations Care and apply today. 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. 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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