Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £9.00- £10.00 per Hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Pembury, TN2 4QU |
| Company: | Aspens Charities |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 190 |
Summary
Role overview
Support Worker
Location: Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: Full-Time/ Part-Time hours available
Salary: £9.00- £10.00 (per hour)
Are you looking for your next rewarding challenge in Health and Social Care?
Then Aspens could be just the workplace for you!
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and
physical disabilities.
In your role you would join our fantastic team of support staff on our main site in Pembury. Our site is made up of a cluster of
residential and supported living services and is situation on an idyllic former farm, with beautiful woodland walks, farm animals
and a cafe.
Those we support in Pembury and energetic and very active! Along with you daily care responsibilities (including personal care)
you will support residents in activities within the home such as baking, gardening and arts and crafts, and out in the community
with swimming, horse riding and many other exciting activities.
Due to the complexity of their support needs, those we support can often display behaviours that others may find challenging. For
this reason, it is important that you are confident to manage behaviours of concern and are passionate about using positive
person-centred approaches, to minimise behaviours and enhance quality of life.
However, the challenges you might fact in this role are well matched with the rewards. Here's what one of our managers says about
her service:
“Work at Fern can be challenging, but it’s also rewarding. Those who put energy and dedication into their work always get a lot
out of it too. Our staff team have formed an incredible support network and personal progression is at the forefront of everything
we do; for each other and for every individual we support”- Annette Goldsmith, Registered Service Manager.
We have a range of shift patterns on offer depending on your availability. This includes early or late shifts, weekend shifts and
sleep-in shifts.
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.
This role can sometimes be challenging and takes resilience, but equally a passion for supporting others and a desire to do
something both personally and professionally.
If this is you, no matter what your background, we would LOVE to meet you!
What Aspens can offer you:
* Full induction training and specialist training such as Makaton
* Career progression including recognised qualifications within Health & Social Care, such as Positive Behaviour Support
* A flexible working pattern to suit your work/life balance
* Additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Nest pension
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Access to Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on the high street and online
* Death in Service benefit
* Care Friends – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to work for Aspens
How to Apply:
If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would love to speak to you about our available roles.
APPLY NOW and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role
We can’t wait to meet you!
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory employment references
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
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 by 11 November 2021 and that you comply with weekly testing.
Support Worker
Location: Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent
Hours of Work: Full-Time/ Part-Time hours available
Salary: £9.00- £10.00 (per hour)
Are you looking for your next rewarding challenge in Health and Social Care?
Then Aspens could be just the workplace for you!
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and
physical disabilities.
In your role you would join our fantastic team of support staff on our main site in Pembury. Our site is made up of a cluster of
residential and supported living services and is situation on an idyllic former farm, with beautiful woodland walks, farm animals
and a cafe.
Those we support in Pembury and energetic and very active! Along with you daily care responsibilities (including personal care)
you will support residents in activities within the home such as baking, gardening and arts and crafts, and out in the community
with swimming, horse riding and many other exciting activities.
Due to the complexity of their support needs, those we support can often display behaviours that others may find challenging. For
this reason, it is important that you are confident to manage behaviours of concern and are passionate about using positive
person-centred approaches, to minimise behaviours and enhance quality of life.
However, the challenges you might fact in this role are well matched with the rewards. Here's what one of our managers says about
her service:
“Work at Fern can be challenging, but it’s also rewarding. Those who put energy and dedication into their work always get a lot
out of it too. Our staff team have formed an incredible support network and personal progression is at the forefront of everything
we do; for each other and for every individual we support”- Annette Goldsmith, Registered Service Manager.
We have a range of shift patterns on offer depending on your availability. This includes early or late shifts, weekend shifts and
sleep-in shifts.
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.
This role can sometimes be challenging and takes resilience, but equally a passion for supporting others and a desire to do
something both personally and professionally.
If this is you, no matter what your background, we would LOVE to meet you!
What Aspens can offer you:
* Full induction training and specialist training such as Makaton
* Career progression including recognised qualifications within Health & Social Care, such as Positive Behaviour Support
* A flexible working pattern to suit your work/life balance
* Additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Nest pension
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Access to Blue Light Card, providing thousands of discounts on the high street and online
* Death in Service benefit
* Care Friends – earn up to £250 for referring a friend to work for Aspens
How to Apply:
If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would love to speak to you about our available roles.
APPLY NOW and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role
We can’t wait to meet you!
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check and satisfactory employment references
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
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 by 11 November 2021 and that you comply with weekly testing.
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