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Support Worker - St Matthew Road, St Leonards

Role/Job Title: Support WorkerLocation: St Matthew Road, St Leonards on Sea, East SussexContracted Hours: 37 hours per weekHourly Rate: £12.21

Shift Patterns:Current available shifts are in the afternoon and at the weekend
7-2pm, 2-10pm 7-3pm, 3-10pm

A long day 8-10pm at the weekend or 8-3pm / 3-10pm

Sleep in 10pm-7am weekdays

Sleep in 10pm-8am weekend

Possibility of working at the weekends (alternate)

Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.

We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.

About the Role: At St Matthew Road, we support 8-10 individuals with varying levels of support needs, promoting independence and skill-building. As a Support Worker, you will play an essential role in helping individuals live fulfilling, independent lives. Your responsibilities will include supporting with personal care, medical appointments, community activities, and much more. You will also assist with 1-1 support, ensuring each person has access to the care they need and deserve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care and nutritional needs
• Support individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices
• Provide 1-1 support as needed
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records
• Support individuals in accessing the community and participating in social activities
• Help with food shopping, laundry, and other household duties
• Participate in social activities and support individuals in attending day centres
• Provide emotional support and act as a positive role model
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings

Essential Criteria:

• A full UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills
• Experience in a residential care setting
• Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and safeguarding adults
• Ability to work as part of a team and take on individual responsibilities
• Willingness to work towards a Care Certificate (if not already obtained)

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive Paid Training and opportunities for career progression, including recognised qualifications in health and social care

· Paid DBS Check (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)

· Flexible Work Arrangements with the option to take on additional bank shifts

· Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) pro-rated based on your hours, with additional leave accrued with length of service

· Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit

· Access to a Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

· 20% Discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff

· Discounted Menu at the Bluebell Café (Pembury) for employees

· Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral

· Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us ensure that every person we support lives a fulfilling life with dignity and independence.
Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.

If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview.
We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome.
If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need.

Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

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