Outreach Support Worker (Bognor Regis)

Aspens; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

Flexible work arrangements

Generous annual leave

Nest Pension

Mental Health First Aiders

Blue Light Card discounts

20% staff discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

Aspens Charities is seeking caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Outreach team in West Sussex, providing person-centred support to two gentlemen with autism and learning disabilities.

You'll assist with personal care, meals, household tasks, appointments and community access, with full training and ongoing support provided. Flexible shifts include 20 hours per week, with potential for split hours or relief work.

Qualifications

• We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Workers.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care.
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy eating.
• Supporting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Attending appointments.
• Supporting access to the local community, including walks, places of interest and visits with family.
• Promoting independence while ensuring safety, health and wellbeing at all times.
• Some shifts are worked alongside another Support Worker, while others involve lone working.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Enthusiastic

Supportive

Job description

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

Hours of Work: 1 x 20 hours per week or this position can be split between 2.

Relief position is also an option

Monday: 9:00am – 3:00pm and 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Tuesday: 9:30am – 2:30pm

Thursday: 2:30pm – 5:45pm

Every other Sunday: 10:00am – 4:30pm

Sleep In's are also available during periods of annual leave/absence

These are 5:30-10pm and then 7-9:30 am

Salary: £12.71 per hour

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

A full driving licence is not essential for these support shifts.

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 caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Outreach team, providing support to two gentlemen with Autism & Learning Disability who live in their own home.

This is a rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference by supporting them to live safe, healthy, independent and fulfilling lives. Our aim is to provide excellent, person-centred support that enables them to enjoy meaningful experiences and remain connected with the people and places that are important to them.

Support includes:

Supporting with personal care.

Preparing meals and encouraging healthy eating.

Supporting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.

Attending appointments.

Supporting access to the local community, including walks, places of interest and visits with family.

Promoting independence while ensuring their safety, health and wellbeing at all times.

Some shifts are worked alongside another Support Worker, while others involve lone working. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

If you are compassionate, dependable and passionate about helping people achieve the best possible quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

What you can expect from us:

• Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
• Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
• Generous annual leave (pro rata based on hours), with entitlement increasing with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
• Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
• Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’