Support Worker - Days

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Benefits
Posted
09 Oct 2019
Closes
06 Nov 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Support Worker

Service/Location: Wentworth, 17 Wentworth Close, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN40 2PQ

Are you an experienced support worker looking for a new challenge?

Do you have experience of working with people with Autism / Learning Difficulties / Mental Health?

Are you passionate about delivering a person centred service & seeing people reach their full potential?

If so then this could be the fulfilling job you are looking for so please read on:

Wentworth is a purpose built modern bungalow and home for 4 service users with different and fantastic personalities. We have a fun dynamic team who really care for our service users and we are looking for new team members who can help us constantly improve.

Our service users can be very challenging so we provide specialist training and support for our staff including Epilepsy with Buccal Midazolam training, PBS, NAPPI, Medication and Autism training.

Our service users enjoy a full life including music sessions, bowling, shopping, aromatherapy, day trips and much more.

37 Hours per week

Mon - Fri 07:30 - 14:30 & 14:30 - 22:00

Weekends 08:00 - 15:00 & 15:00 - 22:00

About us

Aspens has over 100 years of experience in helping children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and/or those with complex needs. Through the provision of highly personalised support, we aspire to enable people to learn new skills, live life to the full and contribute to society however possible.

At Aspens, the people we support and care for enjoy an active and fulfilling life, based in a residential environment. No two days are the same, just some of the activities our service users enjoy include swimming, theme parks, seaside trips, art and beauty.

Requirements

NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or happy to work towards it.

Support Work / Carer Experience.

Positive 'can-do' Attitude

Friendly, Positive, Calm, Resilient and Helpful

Good problem solving skills

Good Sense of Humour

Team worker

Flexible and Trustworthy

Patient and Caring Attitude

Good at listening

The ideal support worker should be able to work as part of a team, be confident, caring, able to assist with recording finances, medication & writing and recording daily information. Drivers are preferable so you can go out with service users.

Pay and Benefits

Hourly rate of GBP8.57 per hour

Holidays 22 days plus bank holidays

Permanent contract & guaranteed hours

Full Induction

Paid Training

Ongoing employee training and development

Specialist Behaviour Support training

Employee perks programme

Caring supportive teams

Pension enrolment

Bonuses for new employee referrals

Free DBS check

Any offer would be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks and satisfactory employment references.

Whether you are experienced carer / support worker, or someone looking for a change in career if you are caring, compassionate and up for a challenge, APPLY NOW. If you need further information, please contact Bianca on (phone number removed)