Children and Young People’s Senior Support Worker (Group Lead)
Location: Hailsham
Contracted Hours per week: 7.5 hours per week (Weekends)
Hourly Rate: £14.05 per hour
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Kindly note that this position does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship; therefore, we are unable to provide sponsorship for applicants requiring right-to-work support.
Essential Criteria
· Full + Clean Driving License and access to a vehicle
About the Role:
Work with young people and children aged 8-18 years with Special Education Needs and Disabilities to help develop individual skills and confidence in all aspects of daily life, including building positive relationships, activities, leisure and social skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
· To lead the group and take responsibility over delegating staffing and organisation of activities
· To work with deputy manager in creating meaningful group sessions
· To support children and young people who attend our groups to remove barriers so that they can engage as fully as possible in order to benefit from the group objectives and realise their abilities.
· To support children and young people to engage in activities that broaden their opportunities to be part of their local community.
· To work closely with the Support Workers to provide a safe and enjoyable group environment for the service users and their families.
· Develop close professional relationships with colleagues and service users and maintain up-to date picture of the individual needs of each service user.
· To provide personal care to service users where needed whilst maintaining the dignity of the individual.
· To support service users to attend the groups by providing support prior and after sessions where needed for individuals.
· To lead the team in documenting and reflecting on group sessions.
· To comply fully with Aspens Charities expected practices and procedures including Child Safeguarding.
· To conduct yourself at all times in a way that represents the values and principles of Aspens.
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder.
The post will include other duties and responsibilities not specified here. It is also likely that changes will be required: such variations are common place and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
About the Service:
The team within the Children and Young People’s Service work closely with families, carers and other social services involved in a child/young person’s care to build a package of support that is right for every individual and help every step of the journey. Our East Sussex services include social support groups, after-school clubs, Saturday clubs and holiday activities as well as residential holidays for children and young people with autism and learning disabilities aged 8yrs to 25yrs.
Our existing staff teams deliver excellent services based on the needs of the individual, teaching skills and creating support solutions that enable individuals to manage the impact of their difficulties. The staff team have the skills, knowledge, expertise and confidence to best support individuals with neurological needs.
What you can expect from us:
- 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’
Essential Experience and Knowledge required for the role:
· Experience of working with individuals who have an Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or other disabilities.
· Experience of supporting Children and Young People aged 5-25 years.
Desirable Training and Qualifications:
· QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
· Degree level qualification in relevant area
· First Aid
· Care Certificate
· Medication management and administration.
· Any other training relevant to supporting the service users that we work with (Particularly training in Autism Spectrum Conditions and Positive Behavioural Support)
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 [email protected].
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.05 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hailsham, East Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working with individuals who have an Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or other disabilities?
- Do you have experience of supporting Children and Young People aged 5-25 years?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
