1:1 Support Worker

Post Title: 1:1 Support Worker
Location: Robins, Cornford Lane, Pembury, Kent, TN2 4QU
https://www.aspens.org.uk/robins
Hours of Work: 26 hours per week
Days or Nights available – part-time or full-time availability
Salary: up to £14,087.84 approx annual salary not inclusive of any overtime etc - £10.42 per hour
Good public transport routes – close to train and bus stations / We also provide a staff transport service

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’

Robins accommodates seven individuals with moderate learning difficulties and medium dependency needs.

Robins has seven bedrooms, a spacious communal lounge/dining area and an enclosed outside patio area. The house also has a well-equipped kitchen and a conservatory leading directly off the dining area. There are two bathrooms – of which one is a wet room – a toilet and a separate laundry room. The house has a vehicle at the disposal of the residents for off-site activities.

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 Candidate:

As a 1:1 Support Worker you would be expected to help support individuals on a one to one basis including; taking individuals on days out, providing personal care, cleaning, attending appointments, assisting individuals to day services, going on service user holidays and anything else to help improve the lives of those we support.

Aspens Charities are looking for Caring, hardworking and understanding people to join us to promote the values that Aspens champions; respect, honesty, empowerment and professionalism.

We are looking for 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.

Essentials Skills & Requirements:

· A caring personality with a drive to help others

· Positive ‘can-do’ attitude

· A calm, friendly and patient nature

· Good problem-solving skills

· Good sense of humour

· Team worker with good communication skills

· Flexible approach to work

· Trustworthy

· Good listening and ability to show empathy

· Good English and Maths Skills

· Willingness to learn and develop

Our ideal 1:1 support worker should be able to work as part of a team but also be able to work on a 1:1 basis, be confident, caring, able to assist with recording finances, medication & writing and recording daily information.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications and Experiences:

· Experience as a care or support worker

· Experience in supporting vulnerable adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and autism.

· L2/3 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social Care

· Full Driving Licence with access to transport

· Transferrable Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate

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: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 26 per week

Salary: From £14,087.84 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you require Sponsorship?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person