Post Title: Senior Support Worker (Supported Living)
Location:
Mongeham Way, Walmer, CT14 7IZ
Millers Road, Walmer, CT14 7FA
Hours of Work: Full-Time – 40 hours per week
Salary: £13.09 per hour

Closing date for applications is 6th June 2024, however, we reserve the right to close the advert sooner dependent on applicant volume and calibre
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What you can expect from us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK-based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Hardship loans and advance (subject to conditions)
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Travel season tickets (interest free loans for those wishing to purchase a travel season ticket)
• Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
• Blue Light Card and access to high-street discounts
• Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

About the Role:

· At Aspens, we have over 100 years of experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum as well as children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities or complex needs. We are here to provide practical and emotional support at all levels of independence, in everyday environments and in the community so that each member of our extended family is empowered to live the way they choose. In fact, our most powerful advances come from the people we support, because they tell us how it should be.

· We are looking for someone who is energetic, hard-working and passionate about supporting others to lead our fantastic team of staff.

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.

APPLY NOW with one easy click and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role with you and answer any of your questions and arrange an interview.

Aspens Charities are an equal opportunities employer.

Aspens is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children, young people and adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020). Our safeguarding policies can be found on our website.

At Aspens Charities, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, and abilities. We believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better innovation and a stronger team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

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