Senior Support Worker Saxby

An exciting opportunity for caring individuals to join this new supported living service and team working with individuals between the ages of 21-30. The role will include supporting individuals with their daily lives and ensuring that their interests are met by taking part in activities inside the home and within the community - for example, accessing day opportunities, activities such as games nights, gym, bowling, swimming etc.

Asisstance with independent Life skills - such as cooking, home making, budgeting, attending appointments, At Aspens we work across Kent, Sussex and Surrey; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities., As a senior Support Worker, you will assist the amazing people we support in their day to day lives, ranging from personal care in the morning, supporting them tin their daily activities and encouraging them to lead their life as independently as possible.
You could also have the pleasure of supporting individuals in a range of exciting activities from arts and crafts and baking in the home to horse riding, swimming, trips to the seaside, picnics and so much more!

We are currently seeking dedicated Senior Support Workers to join our fantastic staff teams in Finch and Fern, 2 homes in our cluster of small residential services in idyllic rural Pembury., As a senior support worker, you should have a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be prepared to work towards it. You will be experienced in leading a team whilst supporting someone in a professional setting, or have skills learned from other professional roles that can transfer to this setting.
Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern do arise and so it is vital that you are able to stay calm in a challenging situation whilst remaining positive and professional.
Aspens offer career progression alongside vocational qualifications, we encourage staff development and aim to promote from within the organisation where we can.

At Aspens, a highly regarded charity, we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We offer residential care, supporting living, day activities and a fantastic community outreach programme.

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)


• DBS PAID by us (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), increases with length of service


• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit


• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders


• Access to the Blue Light Card (providing discounts on the high street and online) as well as 20% discounts in our own stores .


• Aspens Bluebell cafe, Pembury- 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'


• Free on-site parking, Any offer would be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the charity.


Aspens Charities are an equal opportunities employer.

Aspens is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children, young people and adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020). Our safeguarding policies can be found on our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £13.09 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Store discount


Shift:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift