Senior Support Worker - Full-Time ( £500 Joining BONUS)
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £11.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Robertsbridge, TN32 5BA |
| Company: | Aspens Charities |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 204 |
Summary
Role overview
Location: Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Hours of Work: Shift times are 7.15am - 3pm and / or 2.45pm - 9.45pm and cover Monday to Sunday
Salary: £11.10 /hour
Planned Interview Date: Weekly Interview Slots
JOINING BONUS: Aspens Charities want to encourage you to join our team - that is why we are offering any applications after 15th
November 2021 that successfully start with Aspens on a permanent contract will earn £250 after completing their first month and
£250 after completing their probation period (6 month mark).
Our joining fee alongside the hourly rate (£11.10 /hour) we offer that beats the Real Living Wage in the UK (November 2021 -
£9.90) will mean you can feel assured that your new role will be financially and mentally rewarding.
Do you want to work to help people with learning disabilities feel empowered to live fulfilling and independent lives?
Are you ready to take that next step in developing as a leader and role model?
Our care home in Robertsbridge is on a journey to make it an amazing place for the people we support. In order to do this, we need
even more amazing carers like you to join our team.
About the Role
* Split over 2 idyllic cottages, the people you'll support at Burton Cottages are energetic and love activities such as baking,
painting, or learning to play a new instrument as well as other activities out in the local community.
* As their senior support worker, you will work within a team or on a 1-1 basis to support those living in the service to engage
in these activities to offer them an enriching and enjoyable day.
* You'll care for those with complex support needs who can often display behaviours that some may find challenging.
* It is important that you are confident and familiar with managing behaviours of concern and understand and are passionate about
using positive person-centred approaches to reduce these behaviours and enhance quality of life.
* You'll also support the management team by leading shifts, acting as a go to for any shift queries from the staff team and
carrying out all typical senior responsibilities such as medication administration, care plan reviews and shift report
writing.4
* Shift times are split across Early (7.15am - 3pm) and Late (2.45pm - 9.45pm) shifts and cover Monday - Sunday.
* This is a Full-Time post so the contract is for 40 hours per week.
* Flexible rota's allow us to offer particular days / shifts if you have other commitments - don't hesitate to ask if you have
limited availability to work!
About You
* As a senior support worker, you should have a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing 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.
* You'll be available to cover 40 hours worth of early and / or late shifts per week
* Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern arise so it is vital that you are used
to staying 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.
* Being a driver is desirable but not essential
APPLY NOW with one easy click and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role with you, answer any of your questions and
arrange an interview.
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, satisfactory employment references, right to work in the UK
checks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
#INDMP
Location: Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Hours of Work: Shift times are 7.15am - 3pm and / or 2.45pm - 9.45pm and cover Monday to Sunday
Salary: £11.10 /hour
Planned Interview Date: Weekly Interview Slots
JOINING BONUS: Aspens Charities want to encourage you to join our team - that is why we are offering any applications after 15th
November 2021 that successfully start with Aspens on a permanent contract will earn £250 after completing their first month and
£250 after completing their probation period (6 month mark).
Our joining fee alongside the hourly rate (£11.10 /hour) we offer that beats the Real Living Wage in the UK (November 2021 -
£9.90) will mean you can feel assured that your new role will be financially and mentally rewarding.
Do you want to work to help people with learning disabilities feel empowered to live fulfilling and independent lives?
Are you ready to take that next step in developing as a leader and role model?
Our care home in Robertsbridge is on a journey to make it an amazing place for the people we support. In order to do this, we need
even more amazing carers like you to join our team.
About the Role
* Split over 2 idyllic cottages, the people you'll support at Burton Cottages are energetic and love activities such as baking,
painting, or learning to play a new instrument as well as other activities out in the local community.
* As their senior support worker, you will work within a team or on a 1-1 basis to support those living in the service to engage
in these activities to offer them an enriching and enjoyable day.
* You'll care for those with complex support needs who can often display behaviours that some may find challenging.
* It is important that you are confident and familiar with managing behaviours of concern and understand and are passionate about
using positive person-centred approaches to reduce these behaviours and enhance quality of life.
* You'll also support the management team by leading shifts, acting as a go to for any shift queries from the staff team and
carrying out all typical senior responsibilities such as medication administration, care plan reviews and shift report
writing.4
* Shift times are split across Early (7.15am - 3pm) and Late (2.45pm - 9.45pm) shifts and cover Monday - Sunday.
* This is a Full-Time post so the contract is for 40 hours per week.
* Flexible rota's allow us to offer particular days / shifts if you have other commitments - don't hesitate to ask if you have
limited availability to work!
About You
* As a senior support worker, you should have a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing 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.
* You'll be available to cover 40 hours worth of early and / or late shifts per week
* Due to the nature of the people we support, there are times when behaviours of concern arise so it is vital that you are used
to staying 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.
* Being a driver is desirable but not essential
APPLY NOW with one easy click and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role with you, answer any of your questions and
arrange an interview.
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, satisfactory employment references, right to work in the UK
checks and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer.
#INDMP
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