Support Worker - Edenbridge

Location: Falconer’s Court, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5NW

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per Week

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship.

Shift times are 07.30-15.00 & 14.30-22.00 - longer days at weekends. Sleep-ins are required for full-time roles and the Sleep-in rate is paid on top of contracted hours.

Salary: £12.80 per hour

Good public transport routes - close to train and bus stations.

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 think you could be a great fit at Aspens!

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
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
• Bluebell cafe - Discounted staff menu available
• 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’

About the Role:

At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. PLEASE NOTE: Residential service - we do not offer staff accommodation.

Falconer’s Court is a residential service, home to 7 adult females with autism spectrum conditions and other learning and physical disabilities. Many of those we support have limited verbal communication skills and can occasionally display behaviours of concern. On the other hand, the home is full of lots of energy. To match this, we are looking for a friendly, energetic and hard-working person, who has a fun spirit and a passion for supporting others to join our fantastic staff team.

Your role as a support worker will be vital in helping those that we support to feel empowered to live as independently as possible. You will play a big role in supporting daily activities which could include: baking, arts and crafts, swimming and bowling. You'll also be responsible for carrying out the person-centred support plans (including personal care) and following risk assessments, administering medication and completing daily reports to ensure those we care for are safeguarded while living their best life.

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. Shift times are 07.30-15.00 & 14.30-22.00 - longer days at weekends. Sleep-ins are required for the full-time roles.

How to Apply:

If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you! APPLY NOW with one easy click and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role with you and answer any of your questions and arrange an interview.

Interview process:

We will work with you to ensure most suitable dates/times for interview. Interviews can either be conducted in service or via remote/video call, dependent on your preference and service tours/visits can be arranged at a later date. Ideally, we would love to initially meet you in person, however, we do appreciate the worries and anxiety that an interview can cause so are open to other options.

At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation. Applicants who declare they have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview, where practicable and appropriate.

Accessibility and Accommodations:

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@aspens.org.uk.