Relief Outreach Support Worker

Aspens Charities; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

Career progression opportunities

Paid DBS check

Nest Pension

Death in Service benefit

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

25/7 Employee Assistance Programme

20% discount at Aspens High Street

Discounted staff menu

Flexible bank shifts

Job summary

Aspens Charities is seeking caring Support Workers to join our Outreach team in the Kent and Sussex region. You will provide person-centred support to two gentlemen with Autism & Learning Disability, helping them live safe, healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.

The role offers comprehensive training, flexible shifts, DBS check, and access to benefits like pension and staff discounts within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive paid training and career progression in health and social care.
• Flexible work arrangements with option to take additional bank shifts.
• Paid DBS check.
• Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £250 for referrals.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal care.
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy eating.
• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Attending appointments.
• Helping access the local community, including walks and visits with family.
• Promoting independence while ensuring safety, health and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

People skills

Job description

A full driving licence is not essential for these support shifts. Unless you pick up shifts outside the Bognor Regis area. Business insurance is required. 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.

• Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
• Paid DBS check
• 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'