Support Worker

Overview:
**Job Title**:Support Worker

**Location: Burscough**

**Salary: £9.60 - £9.75 per hour**

**Hours: Full Time, Driving is desirable for this post**

**Are you naturally chatty, caring and keen to make a difference?**

We are looking for a Full Time Support Worker in Burscough, Liverpool who is passionate about supporting individuals within the community to enjoy a fulfilling and independent life.

Being a support worker in social care is very rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to meet great people and be part of something truly amazing. We encourage every person we look after to follow their dreams, to live independently and help them achieve their personal goals.

**The Role**

As a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a team providing support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and autism.
- Helping with the challenges of everyday life such as; dressing, cooking and general household tasks
- Participate in hobbies, supporting with social engagements and enabling our people to live their best life
- 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

**The Person**
- Previous experience not essential, but beneficial
- Passionate about making a difference
- Ability to adapt to difficult situations
- A positive and caring nature
- Energetic and understanding
- A good sense of humour

**The Package**
- Paid DBS
- CPD Accredited induction, ongoing training & development including Care Certificate, apprenticeship opportunities and specialist learning
- Opportunities for Career progression, including NVQ qualifications
- Optional overtime with flexible working
- Paid 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for you and your family
- Monthly Employee prize draw and competitions
- Refer a friend scheme with a £500 financial reward
- Access to Aspirations Perks - an exclusive discount scheme for all Aspirations employees.

**Aspirations Care have been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism to have a lifestyle that matters to them since 2004. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.**

**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.**

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