Support Worker - (Supported Living) - Deal

Location: Walmer, Deal

Hours of Work: Full-time 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate of Pay: £12.80 per hour

Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity.

Equal Opportunity/Accessibility And Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South‑East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South‑East.

About The Service: We are currently recruiting for two new Supported living Homes (total of 8 beds across 2 sites) for adults with learning disabilities in Walmer. Cormorant and Puffin. Aspens supported living accommodation services provide opportunities for people to experience a more independent way of living. Each person is assessed to identify their preferences and the required level of support. We support people with a wide range of needs, from moderate to more complex. We have a flexible, person‑centred approach, adapting our care and support to an individual’s needs. We work closely with individuals to promote independent living, always making their safety, health and well‑being the number one priority. Those who access our supported living services rent their accommodation either as a self‑contained flat or as a ‘shared home’ with communal areas. Most people who live in supported living have moved either from their family home or from a residential service.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK‑based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff stores: Bexhill, Crowborough, Hampden Park, Paddock Wood, Seaford
• Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supporting the individuals with administration of medication.
• Supporting with personal care needs and nutritional needs.
• To support with making and attending medical appointments, ensuring accurate comprehensive records are kept.
• Supporting with food shopping and individual’s personal shopping needs.
• Supporting with laundry duties and cooking and cleaning.
• Supporting with finances and other administrative tasks.
• Supporting with moving and handling requirements and using hoists (not required at St Saviours).
• Supporting with social activities and accessing community-based services including those required to promote health and wellbeing.
• Offering emotional support to the individuals and acting as a positive role model enabling the people we support (PWS) to lead a fulfilling positive lifestyle.
• Writing daily notes and completing relevant forms such as accident/incident forms.
• Completing daily observation sheets, ensuring a smooth flow of information to facilitate good communication within the staff team, as well as professionals who require viewing of these.
• Complying with policies and procedures of the organisation and that all recording systems are completed accurately on a regular basis.
• Working under the supervision of the line manager to enable the implementation of individual’s care plans.
• Working under the supervision of a line manager, to prepare individual assessments, internal and external review meetings, writing review reports, organising individual’s review meetings, liaising with family members (as appropriate), care managers and other relevant professionals.
• Keeping all individuals safe and reporting any changes or health concerns.
• Attending training, participating in supervision sessions with nominated line manager and attending staff meetings as required.

About You: We are looking for friendly, hard‑working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour to join our team of support staff. We recognise that good support workers come from all walks of life. Whether you have years of care experience or no experience at all, if you are a caring person, passionate about empowering others and ready to learn new skills we want to speak to you!

Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further. If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

Apply via CV or Application Form Email us your CV directly: Recruitment@aspens.org.uk