Support Worker- (Pilot Road)

Role/Job Title: Support Worker
Location: 97 Pilot Road, Hastings,
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, Morning and evening shifts- (7.30am- 14.30)- (14.30-21.30)
Hourly rate: £12.71per 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.

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.

The challenges you might face as a support worker are well matched by the rewards and opportunities that come hand in hand with working at Aspens.

Pilot Road is a new Supported Living service the houses 4 individuals. It has been tailored to the needs of the individuals who live there and is autism specific. All our residents are encouraged to actively participate at the resource centre in Battle or the Roebuck Centre in Hastings. A person-centred approach is paramount to provide an individualised programme of activity and variety of choice, such as, horse riding, swimming, computer skills, catering, cycling, living skills, drama and creative arts is available. This is supported by the same communication systems mentioned earlier to ensure consistency.

Similar activities are carried out at home and everyone is encouraged to carry out independent living skills. These are incorporated in their daily schedules. Additional activities include aromatherapy and massage, personal music sessions and visits by other caring professionals such as chiropodists. Weekend activities include trips to the local beaches, parks, places of historical interest, pub lunches and identified interests. All the residents living at Pilot Road have active involvement and are encouraged to have as much involvement as possible toward the input in the day to day running, choices and plans for the future where possible, alongside regular input from their families and parents who visit or contact regularly.

About the role:

This is a unique opportunity for a Support worker who would relish the opportunity for career development.

Support Worker roles at Aspens are varied and include both team-based and lone working. Responsibilities include personal care, medication administration, nutrition, attending appointments, shopping, laundry, cooking, finances, and supporting social activities. Support Workers also complete documentation such as observation sheets, incident forms, and daily notes while implementing care plans under supervision.

You will work closely with service users, their families, and professionals to ensure high standards of care, emotional support, and wellbeing. Aspens offers flexible working hours, full training, and ongoing support for your development.

You will be provided with full training and support in order to make a success of the role.

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 role and the skills and knowledge required, you can request a Job Description by emailing us or messaging us directly via Indeed.

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
• 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’

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us ensure that every person we support lives a fulfilling life with dignity and independence. 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Autism: 1 year (preferred)
• working with individuals with challenging behaviour: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person