Day Service Support Worker

**Support Worker**

**Location**:Battle, East Sussex

**Hours of Work**:Part-Time, 30 Hours (per week), Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

**Salary**:£10.00 (per hour)

Are you considering a rewarding role supporting others, but nervous about starting a new career? At Aspens we can help you use the skills you already have and empower you to learn anything else you might need to support people well.

**Make the leap now, you won’t regret it #MadewithCare**
- Full training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
- Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too.
- 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
- 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.
- Care Friends referral App, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens

**About the Role**:
At Aspens we work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. We are currently looking to bring on Support Workers to help our services across East Sussex.

Our day services are full of energy and excitement and we work hard to empower those we support to learn new skills to help them live life independently. This might include activities such as baking, gardening or arts and crafts. You may also support activities out in the local community, including swimming or bowling.

You'll also be responsible for carrying out the person-centred support plans (including personal care) and following risk assessments, administering medication and completing daily reports to ensure those we care for are safeguarded while living their best life.

Shifts are Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 3:00pm

**About You**:
We are looking for friendly, hard-working people with a fun spirit and a good sense of humour to join our team of support staff.

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 and ready to learn new skills we think you could be a great fit at Aspens

**How to Apply**:
If you are friendly, dedicated and passionate about supporting others we would LOVE to speak to you
- 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._
- PLEASE NOTE: It is a condition of your employment with Aspens _Charities that you comply with our COVID-19 policy, including weekly _testing._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: sussexhouse