Support Worker (Supported Living) - Walmer, Deal

Support Worker (Supported Living)

Location: Walmer, Deal
Mongeham Way, Walmer, CT14 7IZ
Millers Road, Walmer, CT14 7FA

Responsible To: Line Manager/Senior Support Worker
Hours of Work: Full-time or part-time, up to 40 hours per week
Hourly Rate of Pay: £10.92 per hour

Approximate start date of November 2023

We are passionate about enabling our staff to empower those we support. Whatever your age or background, we know you have the ability to care. Let Aspens help you realise your potential to make someone's day, everyday!

Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity.
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About the Service:

We work across Kent, Bexley, East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey; supporting individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities across residential care homes, supported living homes, day services and our fantastic outreach programme.

Each of our services is unique and supports individuals with different support needs. Because of this, Aspens Charities are able to offer a variety of amazing roles and challenges to suit what you may be looking for.

We are currently recruiting for two new Supported living Homes (total of 8 beds across 2 sites) for adults with learning disabilities in Walmer (a town in the district of Dover).

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), 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 stores: Bexhill, Crowborough, Hampden Park, Paddock Wood, Seaford
• Aspens Bluebell Cafe, Pembury - 20% discount on adults' main menu items and staff meal deal for a subsidized £3.50 (sandwich/soup/sausage roll with crisps or chocolate bar and a soft drink)
• 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

 

 

About the Role:

At Aspens we work across Kent, Sussex and Surrey; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

As a Support Worker, you will work as part of a strong and dedicated team, playing a big role in the support we give those that live there throughout their day to day lives.

Along with your general caring responsibilities (including some personal care and assisting those with physical disabilities or mobility issues) your role will include supporting with many exciting activities such as baking, painting or learning to play an instrument as well as other activities out in the local community.

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!

How to Apply:

If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you!

Click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role.

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.