Job Description

Outreach Support Worker

Location:

Office Littlehampton, with Support Packages in Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, and other areas across West Sussex

Hours of Work:

Part-Time roles available (up to 37 hours per week, including some weekends)

Optional Sleep-In shifts at 62 per night when available

Salary:

12.21 per hour

All mileage between support and during support is paid at 45p per mile, All travel time in working day is paid

Drivers with business insurance are required, however some shifts are based in Bognor only

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

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 Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

We are looking for Support workers to join our team to cover Outreach Support to Adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities.

As part of our Outreach Service we also provide 24/7 support to two people living in their own home in Bognor. This means that several shifts are available across each day/ week. We have day shifts, afternoons and evenings as well as sleep in shifts. Sleep in shifts also include a morning shift until 9/10am.

We are looking to build their team of Support Workers who also support other Service Users in the area.

Our shifts can include:

Mon 12-5.30

Tues 9-5.30

Wed 9-5.30

Thurs 1-5.30

Fri 1-5.30

2 Sundays a month 10-5

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 Cafe (Pembury) for employees

Refer a Friend Scheme

- earn up to 250 for every successful referral Employee recognition programmes, including

'Employee of the Month'

About You:

As a support worker at Aspens you will have enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards supporting people with Autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

You do not need to have had previous experience in these areas, but we do ask that you are a compassionate, caring and friendly person who is willing to learn and take advantage of the full training, support and career opportunities we offer.

You will have good communication skills, including listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the people we support using a variety of different methods as required.

You will be willing to support individuals in whatever activities they choose to do, be it within the community or within the home, making it an enriching and fun activity, supporting individuals to make their own choices, learn new skills to be as independent as possible and to achieve their ambitions as set out in their care plan

You will be willing to perform domestic duties and support individuals to take part in such tasks, such as preparing ingredients and cooking healthy meals.

You will provide personal care when required in a sensitive manner, and provide emotional and behavioural support when needed.

It is desirable that you are a as flexible as possible as we are looking for team members who can cover a mixture or early and late shifts (including at weekends) as well as sleep in shifts. We are open to discussion to fit in with your availability, however all support is driven by the Service Users needs

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car? Do you have business insurance on your vehicle? Are you looking to work Full time or Part time?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road