Role/Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Location: Falconers Court - High Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5NW
Hours: 40 hours per week
Mixture of early and late shifts (8-hour shifts), alternate weekends expected.
Salary: £14.54
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.
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and physical disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives?
We are looking for a caring, proactive and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our team at Falconers Court, a residential home in Edenbridge supporting seven adults with varying support needs.
About the Role:
Falconers Court is home to seven individuals with:
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Limited verbal communication skills
- Occasional behaviours of concern
You'll provide person-centred support, helping individuals with personal care, daily living activities, community access and achieving their goals in a safe and supportive environment.
As a Senior Support Worker, you will:
- Lead shifts and support a small team to deliver high-quality care
- Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments
- Administer medication safely and accurately
- Complete health, safety and fire checks
- Maintain accurate care records and reports
- Provide 1:1 support when required
- Encourage independence and life skills development
- Support individuals with community participation
- Carry out light household duties
- Build positive relationships with families and professionals
- Participate in training and ongoing development opportunities
What We're Looking For:
Essential
- Positive, proactive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Person-centred approach to care
- Experience leading shifts or supporting a small team
- Strong communication and IT skills
- Flexibility to work early, late and weekend shifts
- Right to work in the UK
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities
- Experience managing behaviours that challenge
- Full UK driving licence
- Transferable DBS
- Experience using electronic care recording systems
What We Offer:
· Comprehensive paid training and excellent 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 available 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’
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.
Pay: £14.54 per hour
Work Location: In person
