Location: Kent (Including locations in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, Sevenoaks & Maidstone)
Hours of Work: Full-Time position 37 Hours per week
Salary: £14.54per hour
(+ £62 per night sleep-in rate)
This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship
Working across services in a specified location (listed above and within advert)
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.
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.
About the Role:
Our Supported Living Services support adults of all ages with autism spectrum conditions and other learning disabilities or related complex support needs.
As a Support Worker in our Supported Living Homes, 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.
We are currently recruiting for our Supported Living and Outreach services (SLOR). This includes Wings Court (Paddock Wood), Honeysuckles, Cunningham, Pelican Court-(Maidstone), Wateringbury, Wings and Bell Road- (Sittingbourne) .
We are looking for full-time flexible Senior Support Workers to assist with covering Early, Lates and weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Health & Safety Checks
Complete regular health, safety, and fire checks in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Follow Support Plans
Deliver care and support based on personalised plans and risk assessments, tailored to each individual's specific needs and preferences.
Medication Administration
Administer medication as required, in line with training and support plans.
Documentation and Reporting
Accurately complete notes and reports to ensure clear communication and safeguarding for the people we support
Promote a Calming Environment
Maintain a peaceful and supportive atmosphere, respecting each individual's routines and preferences, especially in a sensory-sensitive setting.
Support with Independent Living Skills
Encourage and support individuals in practicing independent living tasks where appropriate.
1:1 Support
Provide individualised, one-to-one support when required, particularly for those with higher needs or behavioural challenges.
Team Collaboration
Work both independently and as part of a small team, communicating effectively to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Household Tasks
Perform light domestic duties such as cleaning and organising communal areas to maintain hygiene and comfort for residents.
Community Engagement Preparation
Support individuals in preparing for and reflecting on community-based activities and experiences.
Family Interaction
Maintain a respectful and professional relationship with families and encourage positive engagement where appropriate.
Continuous Improvement
Take part in ongoing training, including autism-specific and NVQ care qualifications, to enhance knowledge and service quality.
Flexibility and Additional Duties
Be flexible with shift patterns and undertake any additional reasonable tasks related to the care and support of residents.
About You:
As a charity we are looking for caring, hardworking and understanding people to join us to promote the values that Aspens champions.
Ideal candidates are those who are able and willing to work toward their own personal progression for self-development and to be able to better support the people we work with.
We have an incredible internal training team who support staff from day one to not only benefit your career going forwards but to offer you that first step in a new career if this is what you’re looking for.
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
- Generous annual leave (pro rata based on hours), with entitlement increasing with length of service
- 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’
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
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 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.54 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you have business Insurance?
- Do you hold an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
