Job Description
Location: Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QU
(https://www.aspens.org.uk/pembury-residences)
Hours of Work: Full-Time or Part-Time
Days or Nights available – part-time or full-time availability
Salary: £10.42 (plus £62 per night sleep-in rate)
Good public transport routes – close to train and bus stations / We also provide a staff transport service
We currently have no offers of Sponsorships left for this year.
Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity
#MadewithCare
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
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to the Blue Light Card (providing discounts on the high street and online) as well as 25% discounts in our own stores and Cafés.
- 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’
We know it's not always easy to get to work without a car, and with increasing fuel prices we want to help our staff get to us in an easy and cost-effective way.
We are very pleased to now offer a free shuttle bus service for our staff coming to the Cornford Lane site!
- Wetherspoon’s/Tonbridge Castle
- Tonbridge Station Bus Stop
- Brick Works Pub High brooms
- Southborough Library Bus Stop
- Tunbridge Wells Station rear Entrance
- Tesco Pembury exit layby
We recognise that good support workers come from all walks of life.
Whether you have years of care experience or no experience at all, if you are a caring person, passionate about empowering others and ready to learn new skills we think you could be a great fit at Aspens!
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.
Due to the variety within our services and the different support needs of the individuals we work with; the role of a Support Worker is one with great diversity and challenges for employees at any stage of their career.
The role of a Support Worker can range from team based or lone working care roles. As a support worker the day-to-day tasks that you will be required to complete can include:
- Supporting service users with administration of medication
- Supporting with personal care needs and nutritional needs
- To support with making and attending medical appointments, ensuring accurate comprehensive records are kept.
- Supporting food shopping and individual’s personal shopping needs
- Supporting with laundry duties and cooking and cleaning
- Supporting with finances and other administrative tasks
- Supporting with moving and handling requirements and using hoists
- Supporting with social activities and accessing community-based services including those required to promote health and wellbeing.
- Offering emotional support to service users and acting as a positive role model enabling the service user to lead a fulfilling positive lifestyle.
- Writing daily notes and completing relevant forms such as accident/incident forms
- Completing daily observation sheets, ensuring a smooth flow of information to facilitate good communication within the staffing team, as well as professionals who require viewing of these.
- Fully implementing policies and procedures of the organisation and that all recording systems are completed accurately on a regular basis. To sign to say that all policies and procedures have been read.
- Working under the supervision of the line manager to enable the implementation of individual service user’s care plans.
- Working under the supervision of a line manager, to prepare individual assessments on service users, liaising with family members (as appropriate), care managers and other relevant professionals.
- Keeping service users safe and reporting any changes or health concerns
- Attending training, participating in supervision sessions with nominated manager and attending staff meetings as required by your line manager.
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.
How to Apply:
If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you!
Simply click ‘Apply now’ and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role.
Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the Charity.
Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Aspens is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you based in the UK? (We are not taking on any Sponsorships at the moment)
- Do you hold a valid UK driving Licence?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person