Job Description

Location: Fern,

Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QU

Hours of Work:

Full-Time 40 hours per week,

Salary:

12.21 per hour

(plus 62 per night sleep-in rate)

This position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship

Good public transport routes - close to train and bus stations / We also provide a staff transport service

Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity
#MadewithCare

You must have a Full UK driving licence and on occasions drive the company car.

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

Aspens High Street Stores

-20% discount on all items for Aspens' staff

Bluebell cafe-

Discounted staff menu available

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:

Fern, is a lively up and coming service where we support 6 amazing gentlemen with a variation of needs and support.

They need someone who is fun, who is willing to try new things with them and support them to learn new skills, and attend activities.

This can be from supporting them to make their daily lunch to learning to swim, achieving personal goals and so much more.

The ideal candidate will need to have a willingness to learn, be positive and fun to be around and to support our PBS framework whilst showing empathy, compassion and commitment by using active support to bring out the best in them.

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

Apart from the duties summarised above, we retain the right to include other reasonable duties which are part of, and incidental to this type of work.

About Aspens:

At aspens we have over 100 years of experience supporting individuals of all ages with a range of disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and those with complex needs. Through the provision of highly personalised support across a variety of services, we aspire to enable people to learn new skills, live life to the full and contribute to society however possible.

Here at Aspens we strive to uphold our

core values

by aspiring to be

honest

leaders in the social care field, setting the highest possible standards for the care of the people we support.

Our dedication to caring for people applies to our valued workforce as well as to the people our organisation exists to support, and we work to treat all of our employees, external partners and those we support with

respect

and kindness at all times.

We

empower

our staff by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and tools they need to do an excellent job, remain up to date with the latest developments and training in the sector and to achieve their own

professional

goals.

For more information about Aspens and our services please visit our website: https://www.aspens.org.uk/

Person Specification

As a charity we are looking for

caring, hardworking and understanding people

to join us to promote the values that Aspens champions; respect, honesty, empowerment and professionalism.

Ideal candidate is those who

are able and willing to work toward their own personal progression, for self-development and to be able to better support the people we work with.

We have an incredible internal training team who support staff from day one to not only benefit your career going forwards but to offer you that first step in a new career if this is what you're looking for.

Below you will find our essential and desirable criteria for candidates applying for a Support Worker role with us.

Desirable Availability:

Flexibility to work Monday-Friday, Weekends, Sleep-In Shifts and Overtime shifts as required

Desirable Training and Qualifications:

NVQ L2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this qualification Completion of the Care Certificate, or willingness to work towards this

Desirable Experience and Knowledge:

Previous experience working with vulnerable children/ young people/adults or transferable skills that would enable you to do this Previous experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Physical disabilities, Autism and associated medical needs or Demonstratable working knowledge of autism, Learning Disabilities and associated medical needs Previous experience of working within a residential/ supported living service or similar environment Previous experience of lone working as well as working within a team Previous experience of working with individuals that display behaviours that challenge

Essential Skills and Attributes:

A caring personality with a drive to help others A positive 'can-do' attitude with good problem-solving skills A calm, friendly and patient nature A team worker with good communication skills A Trustworthy individual with good listening skills and the ability to show empathy Good English and Maths Skills Good working knowledge of IT

Desirable Skills and Attributes:

Working knowledge of an electronic system as such SharePoint to manage timesheets etc Driving Licence and/or access to your own transport Possession of a transferrable Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate

Additional Desirable Criteria:

Full UK Drivers Licence and access to own car

Lives locally to Pembury or willing to travel

How to Apply:

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Aspens Charities, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and those who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens' workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, as well as abilities. We believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes and a more enjoyable work environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is dedicated to supporting and promoting the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities. We recognise the value and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our organisation.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@aspens.org.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 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 Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you hold a full valid UK driving Licence?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person