Support Worker

**Support Worker**

**Location**:Bexley SLOR (Frank House/ Ava Rose), DA6 8HL

**Salary**:£11.38 per hour

**Hours of Work**:Part-Time, 16 hours per week

**Contract**:Permanent

**Empowerment. Inclusivity. Integrity.**

**#MadewithCare**

**What you can expect from us**:

- **Fantastic paid** training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
- **PAID** DBS (_we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)_
- **Flexible work** arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too.
- **30 Days Annual Leave** (including Bank Holidays), increases with length of service
- **Nest Pension** and Death in Service Benefit
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Access to the Blue Light Card (providing discounts on the high street and online) as well as **25% discounts** in our own stores and Cafés.
- Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to **£250** for every person you refer to work for Aspens
- Recognition schemes, including ‘**Employee of the Month’**

**About the Role**:
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex and Surrey; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

We are currently searching for a Support Worker to join our team at Bexley Supported Living and Outreach Services on a part-time basis.

As a Support Worker, you will work within a team or on a 1-1 basis to empower those we support daily, ensuring to offer them an enriching and enjoyable day.

**About the Role**:
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

In Bexley we run a diverse range of services, each unique, each filled with fun, good times and laughter.

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 Bexley services.

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.

Along with your everyday tasks, your day-to-day life in our Bexley services could include supporting the guys in activities such as horse riding, cycling, baking, painting, dancing or learning to play a new instrument.

**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

**How to Apply**:
If you are friendly, hard-working, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you about our available roles.
- Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Aspens is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £11.38 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bexley, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
Do you require sponsorship in order to proceed?

**Experience**:

- providing care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person