Job Description

Location(s):

Saxby Lane, Lingfield - RH7 6DL

Contracted Hours of Work:

15

-

40 hours per week, Possible shifts available are

07:45-15:45
08.00-16.00
15:45-21:45
15:45-22.00 and sleep (10pm-7.30am, paid sleep rate of 62.00. Wake shift 7.30am-8.30

Sleeps available Tuesdays and Thursdays

Salary:

12.80 per hour

The people we support at Saxby Lane are female and have preferences for female to undertake care that is personal and intimate, affecting privacy and decency. Both residents require lone working care staff and, at this time, whilst building a staff team, we are only able to offer roles to female applicants in order to respect the people we supports' requests and wishes.

We have vacancies for 2 more people to reside at Saxbys and become part of the Saxbys family.

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

Aspens High Street Stores -

20% discount on all items for Aspens' staff stores: Bexhill, Crowborough, Hampden Park, Paddock Wood, Seaford

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 Aspens

Aspens is a charity dedicated to empowering individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities, and their families. We provide an integrated network of services and support across the South-East to help individuals lead their lives as independently as possible. Our vision is for an inclusive society where every individual on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities can thrive as part of their local community.

About You:

We are looking for friendly, hard-working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour and

integrity

to join our team of support staff.

Aspens are committed to

inclusivity

for the people we support and the people we recruit. As such 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 truly believe you could be a great fit at Aspens.

You

must

have a UK driving licence.

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.

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: 12.80 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person