Support Worker
Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | £9.00- £10.00 per Hour |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
Location: | Bognor Regis, PO21 2SG |
Company: | Aspens Charities |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 216 |
Summary
Support Worker
Location: Ellasdale Road, Bognor Regis
Hours of Work: Up to 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £9.00- £10.00 (per hour)
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can work to help people with learning disabilities feel empowered to live
fulfilling lives, as independently as possible?
Aspens could be the perfect workplace for you!
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and
physical disabilities.
Ellasdale road is home to 6 adults with autism. As a support worker at Ellasdale road you will support those living their with all
day to day tasks and activities. Along with your general caring responsibilities (including personal care) this could also include
baking and gardening as well as Horse riding, Zumba and or volunteering at a local animal rescue centre.
This is what makes the role so rewarding, because with each shift you complete you know that you have helped to enrich someone
else’s life and enjoyed yourself whilst doing it!
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!
Due to current service need, It is essential that you have a valid driving licence and access to your own car.
Benefits of the Role:
* Full corporate and service induction and specialist training such as Makaton, First Aid and NAPPI, giving you the best possible
start in your new role
* Career progression including recognised qualifications within Health & Social Care such as Positive Behaviour Support and HND
* A flexible working pattern to suit your work/life balance
* Optional additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* NEST pension scheme
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme - supporting you and your family with advice and support covering mental health,
financial support and much, much more
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders to support your own wellbeing
* Access to Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on the high street and online
* 25% discount at Aspens Charity Shops and our Cafe
* Death in Service benefit
* Earn up to £250 for referring a friend to work for Aspens through our partnership with Care Friends
How to Apply:
If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you about our available roles.
Click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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 is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
PLEASE NOTE: It is a condition of your employment with Aspens Charities that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have
received both vaccinations and that you comply with weekly testing.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme