Senior Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £10.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Pembury, TN2 4QU |
| Company: | Aspens Charities |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 219 |
Summary
Role overview
Senior Support Worker
Location: Cornford Lane, Pembury
Hours of Work: Part time or Full-Time, 40 hours (Per Week)
Salary: £10.10 (per hour)
Are you an experienced Care Professional looking to move into a rewarding leadership role?
Then being a Senior Support Worker at Aspens could be the perfect next step for you!
At Aspens, a highly regarded charity, we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions,
learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We offer residential care, supporting living, day activities and a fantastic
community outreach programme.
We are currently seeking dedicated Senior Support Workers to join our fantastic staff teams in Finch, Fern and Briars, 3 homes in
our cluster of small residential services in idyllic rural Pembury.
As a senior Support Worker, you will assist the amazing people we support in their day to day lives, ranging from personal care in
the morning, supporting them tin their daily activities and encouraging them to lead their life as independently as possible.
You could also have the pleasure of supporting individuals in a range of exciting activities from arts and crafts and baking in
the home to horse riding, swimming, trips to the seaside, picnics and so much more!
About You:
As a senior support worker, you should have a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be prepared to work towards it.
You will be experienced in leading a team whilst supporting someone in a professional setting, or have skills learned from other
professional roles that can transfer to this setting.
Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern do arise and so it is vital that you are
able to stay calm in a challenging situation whilst remaining positive and professional.
Aspens offer career progression alongside vocational qualifications, we encourage staff development and aim to promote from within
the organisation where we can.
Aspens can offer you:
* Full induction Training and specialist training such as Makaton and Positive Behaviour Support
* Career progression including recognised qualifications within Health & Social Care
* A flexible working pattern
* Additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Nest pension
* Shuttle service to/from local stations
* 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.
Click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf, 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 that
you comply with weekly testing.
Senior Support Worker
Location: Cornford Lane, Pembury
Hours of Work: Part time or Full-Time, 40 hours (Per Week)
Salary: £10.10 (per hour)
Are you an experienced Care Professional looking to move into a rewarding leadership role?
Then being a Senior Support Worker at Aspens could be the perfect next step for you!
At Aspens, a highly regarded charity, we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions,
learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We offer residential care, supporting living, day activities and a fantastic
community outreach programme.
We are currently seeking dedicated Senior Support Workers to join our fantastic staff teams in Finch, Fern and Briars, 3 homes in
our cluster of small residential services in idyllic rural Pembury.
As a senior Support Worker, you will assist the amazing people we support in their day to day lives, ranging from personal care in
the morning, supporting them tin their daily activities and encouraging them to lead their life as independently as possible.
You could also have the pleasure of supporting individuals in a range of exciting activities from arts and crafts and baking in
the home to horse riding, swimming, trips to the seaside, picnics and so much more!
About You:
As a senior support worker, you should have a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be prepared to work towards it.
You will be experienced in leading a team whilst supporting someone in a professional setting, or have skills learned from other
professional roles that can transfer to this setting.
Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern do arise and so it is vital that you are
able to stay calm in a challenging situation whilst remaining positive and professional.
Aspens offer career progression alongside vocational qualifications, we encourage staff development and aim to promote from within
the organisation where we can.
Aspens can offer you:
* Full induction Training and specialist training such as Makaton and Positive Behaviour Support
* Career progression including recognised qualifications within Health & Social Care
* A flexible working pattern
* Additional Bank shifts
* 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Nest pension
* Shuttle service to/from local stations
* 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.
Click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf, 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 that
you comply with weekly testing.
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