Role/Job Title: Support Worker (Maternity Leave)
Location: 23-27 Gensing Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN38 0HE
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (Fixed-Term 01/06/26-01/12/26)
Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour
Driving Licence is essential for this role
Equality and Accessibility Statement
Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities as a Disability Confident employer. We actively promote recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, and we are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us.
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.
We are looking for friendly, flexible and hard-working people to join our team of relief support staff working in our Kent services. The challenges you might face as a support worker are well matched by the rewards and opportunities that come with working at Aspens. Along with everyday tasks, your day-to-day life in our East Sussex services could include supporting activities such as horse riding, cycling, baking, painting, dancing or learning to play a new instrument. We offer training and opportunities for personal progression, flexible working opportunities, and a good work-life balance.
Skills And Experience
At Aspens 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 to live the best life they can, we want to speak to you.
If you would like more information about the role and the skills and knowledge required, you can request a Job Description and Person Specification by emailing us or messaging us directly via Indeed.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive paid training and career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS check
- Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
- Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Blue Light Card discounts
- 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted staff menu at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us ensure that every person we support lives a fulfilling life with dignity and independence. 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 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 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.
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Application Form
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Contact: Recruitment@aspens.org.uk
Published: 27th May, 2026
Author: Ailies Bryant
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