Relief Support Worker - St Leonards

Aspens Charities; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Paid Training

Flexible Work Arrangements

20% Discount at Aspens High Street Stores

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

A leading care organization in St Leonards is seeking a Support Worker to provide essential care and support to individuals with disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily activities while promoting an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will be kind, flexible, and passionate about making a difference. The position offers comprehensive training, a variety of benefits, and flexible working arrangements to ensure a good work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Friendly, flexible, and hard-working individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Caring individuals passionate about empowering others are desired.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities such as cycling and baking.
• Complete essential and service-specific training.

Skills

Experience in care

Empathy and compassion

Flexibility

Job description

Role / Job Title

Support Worker

Location

23-27 Gensing Road, St Leonards, East Sussex, TN38 0HE

Hours of Work

37 hours per week OR Relief (as and when required - no contracted hours)

Hourly Rate

£12.71 per hour

Driving License

is essential for this role

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.

Mission

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.

Services

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.

We are looking for

Friendly, flexible and hard‑working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour to join our team of relief support staff working in our Kent services.

Challenges and Rewards

Along with your everyday tasks, your day‑to‑day life in our East Sussex services could include supporting the guys in activities such as horse riding, cycling, baking, painting, dancing or learning to play a new instrument. The benefits don’t end there! While working at Aspens you will be supported to complete all essential training as well as service‑specific training. You will be encouraged to strive for personal progression, with new roles and opportunities often available to internal staff. Finally, with flexible working opportunities you can choose shifts that fit your schedule, offering a great work‑life balance whilst still providing the challenges and rewards of working in care.

Skills and Experience

At Aspens 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 to live the best life they can then we want to speak to you! If you would like more information about the role and the skills and knowledge required, you can request a Job Description and Person Specification by emailing us or messaging us directly via Indeed.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Paid Training and opportunities for career progression, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
• Paid DBS Check (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible Work Arrangements with the option to take on additional bank shifts
• Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) pro‑rated based on your hours, with additional leave accrued with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit
• Access to a Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• 20% Discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
• Discounted Menu at the Bluebell Café (Pembury) for employees
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
• Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

Application Process

Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further. If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

Send CV To

Recruitment Team, Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU