Role/Job Title: Support Worker (Maternity Leave)
Location: 23-27 Gensing Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN38 0HE
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (Fixed-Term 01/06/26-01/12/26 )
Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour
Driving License is essential for this role
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.
We are looking for friendly, flexible and hard-working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour to join our team of relief support staff working in our Kent services.
The challenges you might face as a support worker are well matched by the rewards and opportunities that come hand in hand with working at Aspens.
Along with your everyday tasks, your day-to-day life in our East Sussex services could include supporting the guys in activities such as horse riding, cycling, baking, painting, dancing or learning to play a new instrument.
And the benefits don’t end there! Whilst working at Aspens you will be supported to complete all essential training as well as service specific training. You will be encouraged to strive for personal progression, with new roles and opportunities often available to internal staff. Finally, with flexible working opportunities you can chose shifts that fit your schedule, offering a great work-life balance whilst still providing the challenges and rewards of working in care.
Skills and Experience:
At Aspens 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 to live the best life they can then we want to speak to you!
If you would like more information about role and the skills and knowledge required, you can request a Job Description and Person Specification by emailing us or messaging us directly via Indeed.
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’
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.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Autism: 1 year (preferred)
- working with individuals with challenging behaviour: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
