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Experienced Senior Support Workers - MAT COVER Aug 2025-Aug 2026
- potential for permanent role based on performance if we expand services
Location: 📍 Colchester
Salary: £13.26 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full-time)
Must be happy to work weekends when needed.
About the Role:
We are looking for one experienced Senior Support Workers to join our Colchester team at Aspirations Care. 🌟
You will be responsible for inspiring and supporting our dedicated teams to deliver outstanding care services to individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities. 🧠💬
This is a fantastic opportunity offering career development 📚, professional training, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. ❤️
Requirements:
🔑 Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker
Key Responsibilities:
🫶 Provide the highest standards of care and support in all aspects of daily life.
👥 Lead and inspire the team to ensure services are Well-led, Safe, Caring, Effective, and Responsive.
🌍 Support individuals to be active members of their communities, and help them access education, work, and leisure opportunities.
📝 Maintain accurate and up-to-date records (both electronic and paper-based).
📋 Complete, review, and update person-centred risk assessments.
🛡️ Promote health, safety, and well-being while encouraging positive risk-taking.
🤝 Deliver Person-Centred Active Support practices.
🧩 Promote independence, choice, and dignity in all aspects of care.
Must-Haves:
✔️ Minimum 3 years’ experience in a care or support role
✔️ Strong IT skills (Word, email)
✔️ Experience supervising staff and managing records
✔️ Good understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and person-centred care
✔️ Passion for enabling people to live fulfilling, independent lives
Benefits:
🎉 2x salary life cover (up to state pension age)
🛒 Access to Aspirations Perks – discounts at supermarkets and retail stores
🩺 Smart Health App – 24/7 GP access for you and your family
⏰ Optional overtime available
🎁 £500 refer-a-friend bonus
🧠 CPD Accredited induction and ongoing professional development
🎓 Apprenticeships and specialist learning opportunities
🏖️ 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
💰 Pension Scheme with NEST
About Aspirations Care:
Since 2004, Aspirations Care has supported adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and autism to achieve a lifestyle that matters to them. 🌟
We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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