Senior Support Worker

Role/Job Title: Senior Support Worker
Location: 56 St Saviours Rd, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0AR

Hours: 37 hours per week (across Monday – Sunday including alternate weekend shifts)Salary: £14.05 per hour

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.

Ready to make a real difference?
Are you an experienced, caring and confident Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

Aspens Charities is looking for a motivated Senior Support Worker to join our team at St Saviours Road. This is an exciting opportunity to support adults with autism, learning disabilities and physical disabilities to live fulfilling lives, develop independence and enjoy new experiences, while also helping to lead and support a small staff team.

At St Saviours Road, we support three individuals with a range of needs, including one-to-one support. Our focus is on promoting independence, building life skills and enabling people to access their local community, enjoy activities and make choices about their lives.

What will you be doing?
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll lead by example and help ensure our individuals receive high-quality, person-centred support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Service Manager with day-to-day administration and service improvements.
• Helping oversee and develop a small staff team, including supporting supervisions, appraisals and staff progression.
• Carrying out staff observations and helping implement changes where needed.
• Supporting individuals with personal care, medication, finances and daily living activities.
• Encouraging independence, healthy choices and the development of new skills.
• Supporting individuals to enjoy walks, swimming, day trips, shopping and other community activities.
• Assisting with meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Completing accurate daily records, shift planners, handovers and medication documentation.
• Promoting safeguarding, dignity, respect and equality in everything you do.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and committed to person-centred support.
• Confident, positive and professional, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in a residential care setting.
• Comfortable using IT systems and completing accurate records.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and able to support and motivate colleagues.

You’ll need a Care Certificate, or be willing to complete one when you start, alongside basic Maths and English skills.

Experience supporting people with autism and learning disabilities, and knowledge of adult safeguarding, would be an advantage. A Health and Social Care qualification, such as an NVQ, is desirable, as is a full UK driving licence.

Why join Aspens Charities?
At Aspens, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. We’re passionate about supporting people to build independence, achieve their goals and enjoy the things that matter to them.

You’ll receive training and ongoing support to develop your skills, grow in confidence and progress in your career. This is an opportunity to build your leadership experience while making a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support.

Ready for your next step?
If you’re passionate about social care, enjoy supporting others and are ready to help lead a team, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Offer:

· 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

· 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’

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.

Pay: £14.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid training
• Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 3 (required)

Work Location: In person