Job Description

Support Worker

Location:

St Matthew Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex

Contracted Hours:

37 hours per week (part-time options available)

Hourly Rate:

12.21 (as of 1st April 2025)

Shift Patterns:

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)

About Us:

Aspens Charities provides vital support to individuals across the Southeast of England, offering residential care, supported living homes, day services, and an exceptional outreach programme. We support individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities, and each service we offer is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individuals we support.

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

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is passionate, energetic, and committed to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You should have a compassionate approach to care and be a great team player.

Essential Criteria:

A full UK driving licence Basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) 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)

Desirable Criteria:

NVQ in Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete)

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 stores

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

'

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.

Aspens Charities is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the individuals we support.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person