Job Title: Support Worker / Supported LivingLocations: Middlewich CW10Salary: £9.30 per hourCould you support an individual to enjoy a fulfilling and independent life no matter what the challenges are?Could you help a person to achieve their individual goals?The RoleAs a Support Worker, you will be working as part of a passionate team providing support for individuals with complex 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 choresEnable and support in attending and participating in hobbies and activities such as swimmingEncourage participation in life of the wider communityAdminister medication as requiredComplete daily care plansEnsure safeguarding responsibilities are met and to protect the Adults rights to live safely and free from abuse or neglectSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience is preferred but not essential as full training is providedPassionate about care and want to make a differenceHaving a positive outlook and maintaining a good sense of humour in sometimes challenging circumstancesHave an understanding and empathetic natureYou may have also had exposure to the skills and knowledge that we are looking for through caring for loved ones or through voluntary workGreat communication skillsEmpathetic and understandingAbility to handle sometimes difficult situations and be resilientAbility to work as part of a teamThe Package we offerComprehensive training programme, including the Care CertificateSpecialist Autism trainingCommitment to ongoing learning and developmentOpportunities to take NVQ Level 2 and 328 days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysContributory pension schemeEmployee recognition schemesOptional overtimeOpportunities for career progressionEmployee Assistance Programme available 24/7Refer a Friend SchemeFlexible shift workThe CompanyAspirations Care have been supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues and Autism to have a lifestyle that matters to them since 2004 and is at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to support and encourage individuals to achieve their full potential, no matter how challenging.Our staff can expect full training, study for qualifications and a rewarding career.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.We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.