Senior Support Worker - Intensive Service - Days, Birmingham
Client: Aspirations Care Ltd
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 5de203d33025
Job Views: 11
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
Overview
Job Title: Senior Support Worker (Days)
Location: Stechford, Birmingham B33
Salary: £14.30 per hour
Hours: Full Time
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.
Would you like to help drive real change in the care community? Apply today!
*** Please note - this is an intensive service, therefore previous experience in challenging behaviours is essential ***
At Aspirations, we provide personalised support that leads to positive outcomes for adults who need our help most. Our goal is to give those who need our support the confidence, encouragement, and independence they need to work towards a future they deserve.
As a Senior Support Worker, flexibility is important for both you and the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to work shifts on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
You will need good IT skills and experience of maintaining records to be successful in this role.
You also need to have or be willing to work towards a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 (or equivalent).
If you have a passion for delivering high-quality care and want to make a difference by enabling people to live more fulfilling and independent lives, then this is the role for you!
Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
* Develop a culture that is responsive, inclusive, and person-centred.
* Ensure high standards of care and support for each person in our care.
* Maintain current, comprehensive documentation that reflects the person's needs and choices.
* Assist and encourage people to participate in their community, including work, education, leisure, and relationship development.
* Complete and record risk assessments related to finances and other aspects of people's lives.
* Promote health, safety, and well-being, respecting personal choices and empowering positive risk-taking.
* Promote Person Centred Active Support to maximise independence.
* Foster a culture of collaborative working.
* Utilise IT systems effectively and support staff in their use.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Be able to drive, as community involvement is important.
* Work flexibly to meet the needs and wishes of the people supported, including on-call duties and being away from home.
* Undertake Safeguarding Adults Training and report concerns appropriately.
Must Haves:
* Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2, with willingness to work towards Level 3.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience.
* Effective communication skills.
* Experience in record-keeping (electronic and paper).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Email).
* Experience managing personal/household finances.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Commitment to personal and team development.
* Sensitivity, patience, and trustworthiness.
* Experience in risk assessments.
* Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
* Strong values and commitment to high-quality service.
* Support for independent living.
* Experience supervising staff.
* Understanding of health & safety and healthy living issues.
* Experience promoting technology and personalised support tools.
* Knowledge of food hygiene and personal hygiene issues.
* Ability to support with personal and household tasks.
* Experience in culture change initiatives within teams.
Aspirations Benefits Package:
* 2x salary life cover (up to individual state pension age).
* Access to discounts via Aspirations Perks.
* Health and wellbeing support through Smart Health App.
* Optional overtime and flexible working.
* DBS paid for by Aspirations.
* Refer a friend scheme (£500 reward).
* Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
* CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training, and development.
* Support for career progression.
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
* Pension Scheme with NEST.
Aspirations Care has supported adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and Autism since 2004. We aim to support individuals to achieve their full potential, regardless of challenges.
We value all colleagues and offer competitive pay, full training, qualifications, and rewarding careers. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All offers of employment are subject to references and DBS checks.
Please note: You must have the right to work full-time in the UK without sponsorship to apply for this role.
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